Julian, Letters — 3. To Eumenius and Pharianus
“ If anyone has persuaded you that there is anything more delightful or more profitable for the human race than to pursue philosophy at one's leisure without interruptions, he is a deluded man trying to delude you. ”
Julian, Letters — 3. To Eumenius and Pharianus
“ Do not despise the study of mere words or be careless of rhetoric or fail to read poetry. But you must devote still more attention to serious studies, and let your whole effort be to acquire understanding of the teachings of Aristotle and Plato. ”
Julian, Letters — 3. To Eumenius and Pharianus
“ For all other studies are by the way, though they are completed by you with greater zeal than some bestow on really important tasks. I call sacred Justice to witness that I give you this advice because I love you like brothers. ”
