On the fellowship of wise men
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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.
Again they say: “When the highest degree of heat has been attained, it is superfluous to apply more heat; and when the Supreme Good has been attained, it is superfluous to have a helper.
Does a completely stocked farmer ask for further supplies from his neighbours?
Does a soldier who is sufficiently armed for going well-equipped into action need any more weapons?
Very well, neither does the wise man; for he is sufficiently equipped and sufficiently armed for life.”
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 8
Content:
8.
Again they say: “When the highest degree of heat has been attained, it is superfluous to apply more heat; and when the Supreme Good has been attained, it is superfluous to have a helper.
Does a completely stocked farmer ask for further supplies from his neighbours?
Does a soldier who is sufficiently armed for going well-equipped into action need any more weapons?
Very well, neither does the wise man; for he is sufficiently equipped and sufficiently armed for life.”