Sadler's Lectures Seneca, Letter 6 - Friendship, Progress, and Sharing Knowledge - Sadler's Lectures
Oct 21, 2025
Explore the transformative nature of moral progress with Seneca’s insights on friendship. Learn how genuine connections are built on sharing knowledge and personal growth. Discover why recognizing our faults is a sign of real advancement. Sadler emphasizes the importance of living alongside mentors and exchanging wisdom. From annotated books to the reciprocal nature of true friendships, this discussion highlights the joy of learning together and supporting one another on the path to understanding.
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Progress Is Transformative
- Progress is a transformation, not merely removal of flaws.
- Seneca measures progress by perceiving faults previously unnoticed.
What True Friendship Endures
- True friendship survives hope, distance, fear, and self-interest.
- Genuine friends hold possessions and trials in common and promote honorable desires.
Share Remedies, Not Secrets
- Share moral progress and remedies with friends instead of hoarding them.
- Send books and annotated passages so friends can reach the helpful parts faster.
