Deceived and divided
Circumstances are what deceive us - you must be discerning in them. We embrace evil before good. We desire the opposite of what we once desired. Our prayers are at war with our prayers, our plans with our plans. SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 45.6 당신은 '상황이 우리를 속이는 것을' 분별력 있게 살펴봐야 합니다. 우리는 선보다 악을 받아들입니다. 우리는 한번 원했던 것의 반대의 것을 갈망합니다. 우리의 기도는 우리의 기도와, 우리의 계획은 우리의 계획과 마찰합니다. 종종 우리는 서로 대립하는 욕망을 계획으로 가지고 있습니다...
Cowardice as a design problem
Life without a design is erratic. As soon as one is in place, principles become necessary. I thing you'll concede that nothing is more shameful than uncertain and wavering conduct, and beating a cowardly retreat. This will happen in all our affairs unless we remove the faults that seize and detain our spirits, preventing them from pushing forward and making an all-out effort. SENECA, MORAL LETTE..