Brief 86

On Scipio's Villa

De villa Scipionis

Zusammenfassung

Seneca describes Scipio's simple villa and contrasts ancient virtue with modern luxury. He argues for returning to simpler living.

TugendTägliche PraxisMassen & Gesellschaft

Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917

Übersetzungen vergleichen

Verwandte Briefe

Brief 51: On Baiae

Both contrast simplicity and luxury

Brief 5: On the Philosopher's Mean

Moderate living