Skilled wrestlers are kept up to the mark by practice; a musician is stirred to action by one of equal proficiency.
The wise man also needs to have his virtues kept in action; and as he prompts himself to do things, so is he prompted by another wise man.
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On the fellowship of wise men
Location: Chapter 109, Section 2
Content:
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Skilled wrestlers are kept up to the mark by practice; a musician is stirred to action by one of equal proficiency.
The wise man also needs to have his virtues kept in action; and as he prompts himself to do things, so is he prompted by another wise man.