21.
Then let not this sort of thing damage death, either, in our estimation; death also is in bad odour.
But no one of those who malign death has made trial of it.
Meanwhile it is foolhardy to condemn that of which you are ignorant.
This one thing, however, you do know—that death is helpful to many, that it sets many free from tortures, want, ailments, sufferings, and weariness.
We are in the power of nothing when once we have death in our own power!
Farewell.
Book: Moral Letters Vol II
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the lesson to be drawn from the burning of Lyons
Location: Chapter 91, Section 21
Content:
21.
Then let not this sort of thing damage death, either, in our estimation; death also is in bad odour.
But no one of those who malign death has made trial of it.
Meanwhile it is foolhardy to condemn that of which you are ignorant.
This one thing, however, you do know—that death is helpful to many, that it sets many free from tortures, want, ailments, sufferings, and weariness.
We are in the power of nothing when once we have death in our own power!
Farewell.