On the writings of Fabianus
100:8
Book Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Book Description: The final volume of Seneca's moral letters. Common Stoic themes emerge again and again: the unreliability of fortune, the ability to form Stoic resolve, and the importance of virtue.
8.
In addition to this, you say that everything in Fabianus seems to you commonplace and lacking in elevation; but I myself hold that he is free from such a fault.
For that style of his is not commonplace, but simply calm and adjusted to his peaceful and well-ordered mind—not on a low level but on an even plane.
There is lacking the verve and spur of the orator (for which you are looking), and a sudden shock of epigrams.
But look, please, at the whole work, how well-ordered it is: there is a distinction in it.
His style does not possess, but will suggest, dignity.
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the writings of Fabianus
Location: Chapter 100, Section 8
Content:
8.
In addition to this, you say that everything in Fabianus seems to you commonplace and lacking in elevation; but I myself hold that he is free from such a fault.
For that style of his is not commonplace, but simply calm and adjusted to his peaceful and well-ordered mind—not on a low level but on an even plane.
There is lacking the verve and spur of the orator (for which you are looking), and a sudden shock of epigrams.
But look, please, at the whole work, how well-ordered it is: there is a distinction in it.
His style does not possess, but will suggest, dignity.