On the corporeality of virtue
106:9
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.
9.
Furthermore, any object that has power to move, force, restrain, or control, is corporeal.
Come now!
Does not fear hold us back?
Does not boldness drive us ahead?
Bravery spur us on, and give us momentum?
Restraint rein us in and call us back?
Joy raise our spirits?
Sadness cast us down?
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the corporeality of virtue
Location: Chapter 106, Section 9
Content:
9.
Furthermore, any object that has power to move, force, restrain, or control, is corporeal.
Come now!
Does not fear hold us back?
Does not boldness drive us ahead?
Bravery spur us on, and give us momentum?
Restraint rein us in and call us back?
Joy raise our spirits?
Sadness cast us down?