On darkness as a veil for wickedness
122:15
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.
15.
I heard Pedo Albinovanus, that most attractive story-teller, speaking of his residence above the town-house of Sextus Papinius.
Papinius belonged to the tribe of those who shun the light. “About nine o’clock at night I hear the sound of whips.
I ask what is going on, and they tell me that Papinius is going over his accounts.
About twelve there is a strenuous shouting; I ask what the matter is, and they say he is exercising his voice.
About two a.m.
I ask the significance of the sound of wheels; they tell me that he is off for a drive.
Book: Moral Letters Vol III
Subtitle: Seneca's timeless letters of advice and wisdom.
Author: Seneca
Chapter: On darkness as a veil for wickedness
Location: Chapter 122, Section 15
Content:
15.
I heard Pedo Albinovanus, that most attractive story-teller, speaking of his residence above the town-house of Sextus Papinius.
Papinius belonged to the tribe of those who shun the light. “About nine o’clock at night I hear the sound of whips.
I ask what is going on, and they tell me that Papinius is going over his accounts.
About twelve there is a strenuous shouting; I ask what the matter is, and they say he is exercising his voice.
About two a.m.
I ask the significance of the sound of wheels; they tell me that he is off for a drive.