This quote is a bit long, but well worth the read. “Caligula once held in custody the son of a distinguished Roman knight, Pastor, and grew annoyed at the young man’s elegance and very well-groomed hair. When the boy’s father asked that, for his sake, the boy be kept safe, Caligula, acting as though that... Continue Reading →
How To Keep Your Cool (De Ira) by Seneca. Book blog part 7
“A good look at ourselves will make us more temperate if we ask ourselves: ‘Haven’t we ourselves also done something like that? Haven’t we gone astray in the same way? Does condemning these things really benefit us?’” (p.66-67) Being aware of our sins makes us more patient and gracious with others. I’m reminded of the... Continue Reading →