Pg 470 letters from A stoic
Seneca
This is the complaint against the stoics
"Your promises are too great
Your counsels too hard
I am a mere mortal
Unable to deny myself everything-
Cannot I sorrow a bit?
Can't I desire moderation?
Cannot I give way to anger a little?"
Do you understand why are you asking me this?
It's because you are in love with your vices
You prefer to give excuses rather than shake them off
The reason is - unwillingness
The excuse- Inability!!!
( my note : oh my god! What a powerful last two sentences!!!)
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