94. On Seeking Reformation of the Soul
On the Reformation of the Character XXV. On Reformation 1. With regard to these two friends of ours, we must proceed along different lines; the faults of the one are to be corrected, the other’s are to be crushed out. I shall take every liberty; for I do not love this one if I am unwilling to […]
93. On Not Seeking Death
On Not Seeking Death XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it […]
92. On Dying Every Day
On Dying Every day XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it […]
91. On the Possible Outcomes of Death
On the Possible Outcomes of Death XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, […]
90. On overcoming Fear of Life’s Suffering
On Overcoming Fear of Life’s Suffering XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, […]
89. On Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst
On Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements […]
88. On Overcoming Fears
On Overcoming Fears XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it necessary […]
87. On Learning to Have Lived Long Enough
On Learning to Have Lived long Enough XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of […]
86. On Living With Purpose
On Living with Purpose XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of season, – and […]
85. On Substantive Joy, Pleasure, and the Abyss of Sorrow
On Substantive Joy, Pleasure, and the Abyss of Sorrow XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather […]
