Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"He who, when he may, forbids not sin, commands it."

by:	Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C.-A.D. 65) Roman�Stoic�philosopher,�statesman,�dramatist, "Seneca the Younger"
Source:	Tragedies, Troades (The Trojan Women), line 291 (Agamemnon)
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Categories:	Sin, Prohibition, Responsibility
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I really like the concept of opposites. Depending on "sin's" definition, the abstraction or the impression carries a very broad application. Sin, in and of itself, may be as narrow as a religious canon infraction; or, sin may be a most broadly interpretive comprehension of law breaking in general. Within a setting of nature's law, sin would include such unlawful activities as compelled compliance, government licensing, victimless crimes, larceny with impunity (2nd plank of the communist manifesto, funny money / debt notes, governmental wealth seizures, socialism, etc.), socialism and non-recognition / enforcement of inalienable rights and inate freedom / liberty -- Mike, Norwalk 2
Interesting. I suppose it means that if we do not care to recognize a line between 'right and wrong', we will inevitably cross it. -- E Archer, NYC 1
We should strive to perform appropriately, because nature insists on it. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 1