Roman Stoicism / being lectures on the history of the Stoic philosophy with special reference to its development within the Roman Empire

by Edward Vernon Arnold

Lucan emphasizes the pantheistic interpretation of the divine nature;

‘God is all eye can see or heart can feel[91].’

‘The powers of heaven are round about us all;

And though from out the temple come no voice,

Nought can we do without the will of God[92].’

To the idealized Cato he addresses the noblest praises;

‘For sure a consecrated life is thine,

The laws of heaven thy pattern, God thy guide[93].’

‘See the true Father of his country, worth

The homage of thine altars, Rome; for they