On real ethics as superior to syllogistic subtleties
117:24
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.
24. “So may I die as soon as possible!” And what is thy wish with regard to this “as soon as possible”?
What day dost thou set for the event?
It may be sooner than thy prayer requests.
Words like this come from a weak mind, from one that courts pity by such cursing; he who prays for death does not wish to die.
Ask the gods for life and health; if thou art resolved to die, death’s reward is to have done with prayers.
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On real ethics as superior to syllogistic subtleties
Location: Chapter 117, Section 24
Content:
24. “So may I die as soon as possible!” And what is thy wish with regard to this “as soon as possible”?
What day dost thou set for the event?
It may be sooner than thy prayer requests.
Words like this come from a weak mind, from one that courts pity by such cursing; he who prays for death does not wish to die.
Ask the gods for life and health; if thou art resolved to die, death’s reward is to have done with prayers.