Full Idea
You are scared of death - but how heedless of it you are while you are dealing with a dish of choice mushrooms!
Gist of Idea
We are scared of death - except when we are immersed in pleasure!
Source
Seneca the Younger (Letters from a Stoic [c.60], 077)
Book Reference
Seneca: 'Letters from a Stoic (Selections)', ed/tr. Campbell,Robin [Penguin 1969], p.129
A Reaction
A beautifully simple observation, from the greatest philosopher of death. Maybe hospices should concentrate on sex, drugs and rock and roll.