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Seneca’s point is more subtle. It is no less unreasonable to accept something as necessary when it isn’t as to rebel against something when it is. We can as easily go astray by accepting the unnecessary and denying the possible, as by denying the necessary and wishing for the impossible. It is for reason to make the distinction.
The Consolations of Philosophy
Alain De Botton
Translation: When you are young, you have raw smarts; when you are old, you have wisdom. When you are young, you can generate lots of facts; when you are old, you know what they mean and how to use them.
From Strength to Strength
Arthur C. Brooks
Our main interests are: Does this thought offer you anything useful? Can it help you make the most out of life? If you let this thought guide you, will it take you toward the life you want?
The Happiness Trap
Harris, Russ
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