On the dangers of association with our fellow-men
103:4
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.
4.
And what may you attain by living such a life?
Not necessarily freedom from harm at their hands, but at least freedom from deceit.
In so far, however, as you are able, take refuge with philosophy: she will cherish you in her bosom, and in her sanctuary you shall be safe, or, at any rate, safer than before.
People collide only when they are travelling the same path.
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the dangers of association with our fellow-men
Location: Chapter 103, Section 4
Content:
4.
And what may you attain by living such a life?
Not necessarily freedom from harm at their hands, but at least freedom from deceit.
In so far, however, as you are able, take refuge with philosophy: she will cherish you in her bosom, and in her sanctuary you shall be safe, or, at any rate, safer than before.
People collide only when they are travelling the same path.