Tao Of Seneca Letter 16 - On Philosophy, The Guide Of Life

► Tao Of Seneca Letter 16 - On Philosophy, The Guide Of Life ◄

"It is clear to you, I am sure, Lucilius,

That no man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom.

You know also that a happy life is reached when our wisdom is brought to completion, but that life is at least endurable even when our wisdom is only begun.

This idea, however, clear though it is, must be strengthened and implanted more deeply by daily reflection; it is more important for you to keep the resolutions you have already made than to go on and make noble ones.

You must persevere, must develop new strength by continuous study, until that which is only a good inclination becomes a good settled purpose.

Hence you no longer need to come to me with much talk and protestations; I know that you have made great progress.

I understand the feelings which prompt your words; they are not feigned or specious words.

Nevertheless I shall tell you what I think, – that at present I have hopes for you, but not yet perfect trust. And I wish that you would adopt the same attitude towards yourself.

There is no reason why you should put confidence in yourself too quickly and readily. Examine yourself; scrutinize and observe yourself in divers ways; but mark, before all else, whether it is in philosophy or merely in life itself that you have made progress.

Philosophy is no trick to catch the public; it is not devised for show.

It is a matter, not of words, but of facts.

It is not pursued in order that the day may yield some amusement before it is spent, or that our leisure may be relieved of a tedium that irks us. It moulds and constructs the soul; it orders our life, guides our conduct, shows us what we should do and what we should leave undone; it sits at the helm and directs our course as we waver amid uncertainties.

Without it, no one can live fearlessly or in peace of mind."

What power does philosophy have in our lives? Is it really the force that guides our lives?

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