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[from 'On the Happy Life' by Seneca the Younger, in 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth ]

Full Idea

Why does your wife wear in her ears the income of a wealthy house?

Gist of Idea

Why does your wife wear in her ears the income of a wealthy house?

Source

Seneca the Younger (On the Happy Life [c.60], §17)

Book Reference

Seneca: 'Dialogues and Essays', ed/tr. Davie,John [Penguin 2007], p.99