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1 1 | well of teachers,~as it is reported of Domitius and 2 1 | a polity in~which there is the same law for all, a 3 1 | to the reputation which~is got by a man's acts. He 4 1 | be applied to him which is recorded of~Socrates, that 5 1 | to be~sober in the other is the mark of a man who has 6 1 | to the knowledge that it is possible~for a man to live 7 1 | such-like show; but~that it is in such a man's power to 8 1 | what kind of a~life that is, so that, so far as depended 9 2 | their ignorance of what is~good and evil. But I who 10 2 | nature of the good that it is~beautiful, and of the bad 11 2 | and of the bad that it is ugly, and the nature of 12 2 | who~does wrong, that it is akin to me, not only of 13 2 | no one~can fix on me what is ugly, nor can I be angry 14 2 | against one another then is contrary to nature; and 15 2 | contrary to nature; and it is acting~against one another 16 2 | turn away.~ Whatever this is that I am, it is a little 17 2 | Whatever this is that I am, it is a little flesh and breath, 18 2 | longer distract thyself: it is~not allowed; but as if thou 19 2 | dying, despise the flesh; it is~blood and bones and a network, 20 2 | what kind of a thing it is, air, and~not always the 21 2 | sucked in.~The third then is the ruling part: consider 22 2 | from the future.~ All that is from the gods is full of 23 2 | All that is from the gods is full of Providence. That 24 2 | of Providence. That which is~from fortune is not separated 25 2 | That which is~from fortune is not separated from nature 26 2 | all things flow; and there is besides necessity, and that 27 2 | necessity, and that which~is for the advantage of the 28 2 | thou art a~part. But that is good for every part of nature 29 2 | nature. Now the~universe is preserved, as by the changes 30 2 | the universe thy existence is an~efflux, and that a limit 31 2 | and that a limit of time is fixed for thee, which if 32 2 | if a man lays hold of, he is able to live a life which 33 2 | which flows~in quiet, and is like the existence of the 34 2 | thyself. Every man's~life is sufficient. But thine is 35 2 | is sufficient. But thine is nearly finished, though 36 2 | Through not observing what is in the mind of another a 37 2 | always bear in mind, what is the nature of the whole,~ 38 2 | nature of the whole,~and what is my nature, and how this 39 2 | my nature, and how this is related to that, and what~ 40 2 | and what~kind of a part it is of what kind of a whole; 41 2 | a whole; and that there is no one~who hinders thee 42 2 | through~anger. For he who is excited by anger seems to 43 2 | said that the offence which is~committed with pleasure 44 2 | committed with pleasure is more blameable than that 45 2 | blameable than that which is committed~with pain; and 46 2 | and on the whole the one is more like a person who has 47 2 | wronged and through pain is compelled to be angry; but 48 2 | be angry; but the other~is moved by his own impulse 49 2 | something by desire.~ Since it is possible that thou mayest 50 2 | men, if there are gods, is not a thing to be afraid 51 2 | about human affairs, what is it to~me to live in a universe 52 2 | or correct~these things, is it possible that the nature 53 2 | has~overlooked them; nor is it possible that it has 54 2 | remembrance of them; what is the nature of~all sensible 55 2 | dead they are- all this it is the part of the intellectual 56 2 | give~reputation; what death is, and the fact that, if a 57 2 | of nature; and if any one is afraid of an operation of 58 2 | operation of nature, he is a~child. This, however, 59 2 | a~child. This, however, is not only an operation of 60 2 | operation of nature, but it is~also a thing which conduces 61 2 | and when~this part of man is so disposed.~ Nothing is 62 2 | is so disposed.~ Nothing is more wretched than a man 63 2 | seeks by conjecture what is in the minds of his neighbours,~ 64 2 | without perceiving that it is sufficient to attend to 65 2 | the~same. For the present is the same to all, though 66 2 | though that which perishes~is not the same; and so that 67 2 | same; and so that which is lost appears to be a mere~ 68 2 | the same.~For the present is the only thing of which 69 2 | man can be deprived, if~it is true that this is the only 70 2 | if~it is true that this is the only thing which he 71 2 | not.~ Remember that all is opinion. For what was said 72 2 | said by the Cynic Monimus~is manifest: and manifest too 73 2 | manifest: and manifest too is the use of what was said, 74 2 | got out of it as far as it is true.~ The soul of man does 75 2 | at anything which happens is a separation~of ourselves 76 2 | violence to~itself when it is overpowered by pleasure 77 2 | without~considering what it is, it being right that even 78 2 | end of rational animals is~to follow the reason and 79 2 | Of human life the time is a point, and the substance 80 2 | point, and the substance is in a flux,~and the perception 81 2 | which belongs to the body is a stream, and what belongs~ 82 2 | what belongs~to the soul is a dream and vapour, and 83 2 | dream and vapour, and life is a warfare and a~stranger' 84 2 | sojourn, and after-fame is oblivion. What then is that~ 85 2 | after-fame is oblivion. What then is that~which is able to conduct 86 2 | What then is that~which is able to conduct a man? One 87 2 | that happens, and all that is allotted, as~coming from 88 2 | from thence, wherever it is, from whence he himself 89 2 | which every living being is~compounded. But if there 90 2 | compounded. But if there is no harm to the elements 91 2 | all the elements? For~it is according to nature, and 92 2 | according to nature, and nothing is evil which is according 93 2 | and nothing is evil which is according to~nature.~ This 94 3 | consider not only that our life is daily wasting away~and a 95 3 | and a smaller part of it is left, but another thing 96 3 | man should live longer, it is quite~uncertain whether 97 3 | and whatever else there is of the kind,~will not fail; 98 3 | disciplined reason,~all this is already extinguished. We 99 3 | For instance, when bread is baked some~parts are split 100 3 | produced in the universe, there is hardly one of those which~ 101 3 | indeed to another life, there is no want of gods, not even 102 3 | slave to the vessel, which is as much~inferior as that 103 3 | as that which serves it is superior: for the one is~ 104 3 | is superior: for the one is~intelligence and deity; 105 3 | intelligence and deity; the other is earth and corruption.~ Do 106 3 | thoughts as these, What is such a person doing,~and 107 3 | doing,~and why, and what is he saying, and what is he 108 3 | what is he saying, and what is he thinking of, and what~ 109 3 | he thinking of, and what~is he contriving, and whatever 110 3 | thoughts everything that is without a purpose and~useless, 111 3 | that everything in thee is~simple and benevolent, and 112 3 | thy mind. For the man who is such and no longer delays 113 3 | the~number of the best, is like a priest and minister 114 3 | using~too the deity which is planted within him, which 115 3 | everything which happens and is assigned~to him as his portion; 116 3 | does, or thinks. For it is only what belongs to himself 117 3 | constantly thinks of that~which is allotted to himself out 118 3 | his own acts fair, and he is persuaded that his own portion 119 3 | persuaded that his own portion is~good. For the lot which 120 3 | good. For the lot which is assigned to each man is 121 3 | is assigned to each man is carried along~with him and 122 3 | that~every rational animal is his kinsman, and that to 123 3 | that to care for all men~is according to man's nature; 124 3 | further, let the deity which~is in thee be the guardian 125 3 | and in the condition that is assigned to~thee without 126 3 | better than~the deity which is planted in thee, which has 127 3 | to that good thing which is thy proper possession and 128 3 | possession and thy~own; for it is not right that anything 129 3 | competition with that which is rationally and politically 130 3 | hold to it.- But that which is~useful is the better.- Well 131 3 | But that which is~useful is the better.- Well then, 132 3 | better.- Well then, if it is useful to thee as a~rational 133 3 | being, keep to it; but if it is only useful to thee as an~ 134 3 | much~company; and, what is chief of all, he will live 135 3 | In the mind of one who is chastened and purified thou 136 3 | any sore skinned over. Nor is his~life incomplete when 137 3 | the play. Besides,~there is in him nothing servile, 138 3 | this present time,~which is an indivisible point, and 139 3 | all the rest of his life is~either past or it is uncertain. 140 3 | life is~either past or it is uncertain. Short then is 141 3 | is uncertain. Short then is the time which every man~ 142 3 | description of the thing which is~presented to thee, so as 143 3 | what kind of a thing~it is in its substance, in its 144 3 | be resolved. For~nothing is so productive of elevation 145 3 | truly every object which is presented to thee in~life, 146 3 | what kind of universe this is, and what kind of use everything~ 147 3 | with reference to man, who is a citizen of the highest~ 148 3 | families; what each thing is,~and of what it is composed, 149 3 | thing is,~and of what it is composed, and how long it 150 3 | composed, and how long it is the nature of this~thing 151 3 | comes from God; and this is~according to the apportionment 152 3 | coincidence and chance; and this is from one of~the same stock, 153 3 | who knows not however~what is according to his nature. 154 3 | thou workest at that which is before thee, following right 155 3 | wilt live happy. And there is no~man who is able to prevent 156 3 | And there is no~man who is able to prevent this.~ As 157 3 | all for~thyself, while it is in thy power.~ They know 158 3 | ought to be done; for~this is not effected by the eyes, 159 3 | If then everything else is common~to all that I have 160 3 | there remains that which is peculiar~to the good man, 161 3 | and with~the thread which is spun for him; and not to 162 3 | defile the divinity which~is planted in his breast, nor 163 3 | and contented life, he is neither angry with any of 164 4 | which rules within, when it is according to nature, is 165 4 | is according to nature, is so~affected with respect 166 4 | adapts itself to that which is and is presented to it. 167 4 | itself to that which is and is presented to it. For it~ 168 4 | extinguished: but when the fire is~strong, it soon appropriates 169 4 | itself the matter which is heaped on~it, and consumes 170 4 | things very~much. But this is altogether a mark of the 171 4 | common sort of men,~for it is in thy power whenever thou 172 4 | by looking into them he is~immediately in perfect tranquility; 173 4 | affirm that tranquility is~nothing else than the good 174 4 | another, and that to endure is a part of~justice, and that 175 4 | dissatisfied with that which is assigned to thee~out of 176 4 | alternative;~either there is providence or atoms, fortuitous 177 4 | been proved that the world~is a kind of political community, 178 4 | See how soon~everything is forgotten, and look at the 179 4 | the space within which it is~circumscribed, and be quiet 180 4 | last. For the whole earth is a point,~and how small a 181 4 | and how small a nook in it is this thy dwelling, and how 182 4 | these, which are two. One is that things do~not touch 183 4 | only from the opinion which is within. The~other is that 184 4 | which is within. The~other is that all these things, which 185 4 | witnessed. The universe is transformation:~life is 186 4 | is transformation:~life is opinion.~ If our intellectual 187 4 | If our intellectual part is common, the reason also, 188 4 | we are rational beings, is common: if this is so, common 189 4 | beings, is common: if this is so, common also is~the reason 190 4 | this is so, common also is~the reason which commands 191 4 | what not to do; if this~is so, there is a common law 192 4 | do; if this~is so, there is a common law also; if this 193 4 | common law also; if this is so, we are~fellow-citizens; 194 4 | fellow-citizens; if this is so, we are members of some 195 4 | political~community; if this is so, the world is in a manner 196 4 | if this is so, the world is in a manner a state. For 197 4 | For as my earthly part is a portion given to me from 198 4 | certain earth,~and that which is watery from another element, 199 4 | element, and that which is hot~and fiery from some 200 4 | comes out of that~which is nothing, as nothing also 201 4 | from some source.~ Death is such as generation is, a 202 4 | Death is such as generation is, a mystery of nature; a 203 4 | should be ashamed, for it is~not contrary to the nature 204 4 | of our constitution.~ It is natural that these things 205 4 | done by such persons, it~is a matter of necessity; and 206 4 | opinion, and then there is taken away the complaint,~" 207 4 | been harmed,"~and the harm is taken away.~ That which 208 4 | The nature of that which is universally useful has been 209 4 | but~with respect to what is just, and as if it were 210 4 | the sense in which a man is properly understood to be~ 211 4 | change thy opinion, if~there is any one at hand who sets 212 4 | certain~persuasion, as of what is just or of common advantage, 213 4 | While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good.~ 214 4 | been extinguished as it is transmitted~through men 215 4 | will~be immortal, what then is this to thee? And I say 216 4 | thee? And I say not what is it to~the dead, but what 217 4 | it to~the dead, but what is it to the living? What is 218 4 | is it to the living? What is praise except indeed~so 219 4 | else...~ Everything which is in any way beautiful is 220 4 | is in any way beautiful is beautiful in itself, and~ 221 4 | Neither~worse then nor better is a thing made by being praised. 222 4 | works of art. That which is really~beautiful has no 223 4 | modesty. Which of these things~is beautiful because it is 224 4 | is beautiful because it is praised, or spoiled by being 225 4 | spoiled by being blamed? Is~such a thing as an emerald 226 4 | worse than it was, if it is not~praised? Or gold, ivory, 227 4 | to dwell there. And this is the~answer which a man might 228 4 | animals. For what a number is consumed, and thus~in a 229 4 | the fiery element.~ What is the investigation into the 230 4 | division into that which is material and that which 231 4 | material and that which is the cause of~form, the formal.~ 232 4 | harmonizes with me, which is harmonious to thee, O~Universe. 233 4 | Universe. Nothing for me is too early nor too late, 234 4 | early nor too late, which is in due~time for thee. Everything 235 4 | time for thee. Everything is fruit to me which thy seasons 236 4 | be better to say,~Do what is necessary, and whatever 237 4 | reason of the animal which is~naturally social requires, 238 4 | man should ask himself, Is this one of the unnecessary 239 4 | thee, the life of him who~is satisfied with his portion 240 4 | Does any one do wrong? It is~to himself that he does 241 4 | thee. In a word, thy life~is short. Thou must turn to 242 4 | thy relaxation.~ Either it is a well-arranged universe 243 4 | fraudulent, tyrannical.~ If he is a stranger to the universe 244 4 | universe who does not know what is in it,~no less is he a stranger 245 4 | know what is in it,~no less is he a stranger who does not 246 4 | stranger who does not know what is going on in it.~He is a 247 4 | what is going on in it.~He is a runaway, who flies from 248 4 | flies from social reason; he is blind, who~shuts the eyes 249 4 | of the understanding; he is poor, who has need of~another, 250 4 | are useful for~life. He is an abscess on the universe 251 4 | has produced thee too: he is a piece rent asunder~from 252 4 | reasonable~animals, which is one.~ The one is a philosopher 253 4 | which is one.~ The one is a philosopher without a 254 4 | other without a~book: here is another half naked: Bread 255 4 | times of Trajan. Again, all~is the same. Their life too 256 4 | the same. Their life too is gone. In like manner view 257 4 | content with it. And herein it is necessary to remember~that 258 4 | matters no further than is fit.~ The words which were 259 4 | conclude the matter, what is even an eternal remembrance? 260 4 | mere~nothing. What then is that about which we ought 261 4 | she pleases.~ Everything is only for a day, both that 262 4 | remembers and that~which is remembered.~ Observe constantly 263 4 | For everything that exists is in a manner the seed~of 264 4 | or into a womb: but this is a very vulgar notion.~ Thou 265 4 | kind they pursue.~ What is evil to thee does not subsist 266 4 | corporeal~covering. Where is it then? It is in that part 267 4 | covering. Where is it then? It is in that part of thee in 268 4 | form such opinions, and all is well. And if that which 269 4 | well. And if that which is~nearest to it, the poor 270 4 | nearest to it, the poor body, is burnt, filled with matter 271 4 | these~things be quiet, that is, let it judge that nothing 272 4 | let it judge that nothing is either bad or~good which 273 4 | lives according to nature, is neither according to nature 274 4 | Epictetus used~to say.~ It is no evil for things to undergo 275 4 | consequence of change.~ Time is like a river made up of 276 4 | thing has been seen, it is carried~away, and another 277 4 | Everything which happens is as familiar and well known 278 4 | fruit in summer; for such is disease, and death, and~ 279 4 | before; for this series is not like a mere~enumeration 280 4 | necessary sequence,~but it is a rational connection: and 281 4 | that the death of earth is~to become water, and the 282 4 | and the death of water is to become air, and the~death 283 4 | air, and the~death of air is to become fire, and reversely. 284 4 | mean-spirited- for how small is the difference?- So think 285 4 | olive falls off~when it is ripe, blessing nature who 286 4 | such an occasion. Why~then is that rather a misfortune 287 4 | man's misfortune, which is not a~deviation from man' 288 4 | from man's nature, when it is not contrary to the will 289 4 | nature obtains all~that is its own? Remember too on 290 4 | principle: not that this is a misfortune, but~that to 291 4 | but~that to bear it nobly is good fortune.~ It is a vulgar, 292 4 | nobly is good fortune.~ It is a vulgar, but still a useful 293 4 | Altogether~the interval is small between birth and 294 4 | feeble body this interval is laboriously passed. Do not 295 4 | thee, and to the time which is before thee, another~boundless 296 4 | this infinity then what is the difference~between him 297 4 | short way; and the short way is the natural:~accordingly 298 5 | keep myself warm?- But this is more~pleasant.- Dost thou 299 5 | make haste to do~that which is according to thy nature?- 300 5 | according to thy nature?- But it is necessary to take~rest also.- 301 5 | necessary to take~rest also.- It is necessary: however nature 302 5 | these bounds, beyond what is sufficient; yet in thy acts~ 303 5 | sufficient; yet in thy acts~it is not so, but thou stoppest 304 5 | thy labour?~ How easy it is to repel and to wipe away 305 5 | away every impression which is~troublesome or unsuitable, 306 5 | their words, but if a thing is good to be done or~said, 307 5 | nature; and the way of both is one.~ I go through the things 308 5 | exhibit, in which there is no excuse of~natural incapacity 309 5 | done a service to another, is ready to set it~down to 310 5 | favour conferred. Another is not ready to~do this, but 311 5 | what he has done, but he is like a vine which has produced~ 312 5 | Yes.- But this very thing is necessary,~the observation 313 5 | observation of what a man is doing: for, it may be said, 314 5 | for, it may be said, it is~characteristic of the social 315 5 | animal to perceive that he is working~in a social manner, 316 5 | should perceive it.- It is true what thou sayest, but 317 5 | rightly understand what is now said: and for this reason 318 5 | understand the~meaning of what is said, do not fear that for 319 5 | must understand when it is said, That Aesculapius~prescribed 320 5 | must understand it when it is said, That~the nature of 321 5 | to (or, suits) every man is fixed in a~manner for him 322 5 | to his destiny. For this is what we mean~when we say 323 5 | of connexion. For there~is altogether one fitness, 324 5 | harmony. And as the universe is made up out~of all bodies 325 5 | to be such a body as it is, so out of all existing~ 326 5 | causes necessity (destiny) is made up to be such a cause 327 5 | to be such a cause as it is. And~even those who are 328 5 | be, cause anything which is not suitable to that which~ 329 5 | not suitable to that which~is directed by it. For two 330 5 | For two reasons then it is right to be content with~ 331 5 | comes severally to every man is to~the power which administers 332 5 | the integrity of the~whole is mutilated, if thou cuttest 333 5 | dost cut off, as far as it is in thy power, when thou 334 5 | part of what thou doest is consistent with man's nature, 335 5 | have~something else which is not according to nature.- 336 5 | may be objected,~Why what is more agreeable than this 337 5 | this which I am doing?- But is not~this the very reason 338 5 | more~agreeable. For what is more agreeable than wisdom 339 5 | understand. And all our assent is changeable; for where is 340 5 | is changeable; for where is the man~who never changes? 341 5 | who live with thee, and it is hardly~possible to endure 342 5 | things moved, what there is worth being highly prized~ 343 5 | But on the~contrary it is a man's duty to comfort 344 5 | will happen to me which~is not conformable to the nature 345 5 | and the other, that~it is in my power never to act 346 5 | god and daemon: for~there is no man who will compel me 347 5 | be in harmony with what is~really good. But if a man 348 5 | while we~receive it when it is said of wealth, and of the 349 5 | so,~even if the universe is administered according to 350 5 | a first principle which is their own, and they make 351 5 | their way to the~end which is proposed to them; and this 352 5 | proposed to them; and this is the reason why such acts~ 353 5 | which aids towards this end is that which is good. Besides, 354 5 | towards this end is that which is good. Besides, if~any of 355 5 | like them, or even when he is~deprived of any of them, 356 5 | just in the same degree he is a better man.~ Such as are 357 5 | of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts. Dye 358 5 | constituted, and towards this it is carried;~and its end is 359 5 | is carried;~and its end is in that towards which it 360 5 | in that towards which it is carried; and where the~end 361 5 | carried; and where the~end is, there also is the advantage 362 5 | where the~end is, there also is the advantage and the good 363 5 | for the reasonable animal is society; for that we are 364 5 | society has been shown above. Is it not plain that the inferior~ 365 5 | have reason.~ To seek what is impossible is madness: and 366 5 | seek what is impossible is madness: and it is impossible 367 5 | impossible is madness: and it is impossible that the~bad 368 5 | happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to 369 5 | would show a great spirit he~is firm and remains unharmed. 370 5 | and remains unharmed. It is a shame then that ignorance 371 5 | it.~ In one respect man is the nearest thing to me, 372 5 | or a wild beast. Now~it is true that these may impede 373 5 | an aid; and so that which is a~hindrance is made a furtherance 374 5 | that which is a~hindrance is made a furtherance to an 375 5 | to an act; and that which is an~obstacle on the road 376 5 | road.~ Reverence that which is best in the universe; and 377 5 | in the universe; and this is that which~makes use of 378 5 | also reverence that which is best in thyself; and this 379 5 | best in thyself; and this is of the~same kind as that. 380 5 | use of~everything else, is this, and thy life is directed 381 5 | else, is this, and thy life is directed by this.~ That 382 5 | this rule: if the~state is not harmed by this, neither 383 5 | harmed. But if the state~is harmed, thou must not be 384 5 | Show him where his error is.~ Often think of the rapidity 385 5 | produced. For~substance is like a river in a continual 386 5 | infinite~varieties; and there is hardly anything which stands 387 5 | And~consider this which is near to thee, this boundless 388 5 | things disappear. How then is he~not a fool who is puffed 389 5 | then is he~not a fool who is puffed up with such things 390 5 | thee; and of that which is fixed by~destiny, and how 391 5 | naturally exists in a body which~is all one, then thou must 392 5 | resist the sensation, for~it is natural: but let not the 393 5 | sensation the opinion that it is either good or bad.~ Live 394 5 | shows to them, his own soul is satisfied with that which 395 5 | satisfied with that which is assigned~to him, and that 396 5 | portion of himself.~And this is every man's understanding 397 5 | he has such arm-pits: it is necessary that such an~emanation 398 5 | it will~be said, and he is able, if he takes pain, 399 5 | wilt cure him, and~there is no need of anger. Neither 400 5 | thou art gone out,...so it is in~thy power to live here. 401 5 | suffering no harm. The house is~smoky, and I quit it. Why 402 5 | dost thou think that this is any trouble?~But so long 403 5 | and I choose to~do what is according to the nature 404 5 | intelligence of the universe is social. Accordingly it has~ 405 5 | the history of thy life is now complete and thy service 406 5 | complete and thy service is ended:~and how many beautiful 407 5 | not even a name; but name is sound and echo. And the 408 5 | wide-spread earth.~ ~What then is there which still detains 409 5 | and the poor~soul itself is an exhalation from blood. 410 5 | amidst such a world as this is an empty thing. Why then 411 5 | for thy end, whether it is extinction or~removal to 412 5 | until that time comes, what is~sufficient? Why, what else 413 5 | but as to everything which is beyond the limits of the 414 5 | breath, to remember that this is neither thine nor in thy 415 5 | its~termination.~ If this is neither my own badness, 416 5 | badness, and the common weal is not injured, why am I troubled 417 5 | troubled about~it? And what is the harm to the common weal?~ 418 5 | this to be a damage. For it is a bad habit. But as~the 419 5 | fortune:~and a good fortune is good disposition of the 420 6 | substance of the universe is obedient and compliant; 421 6 | do evil to anything, nor is anything~harmed by it. But 422 6 | doing something else. For it is one of the acts of life, 423 6 | act by~which we die: it is sufficient then in this 424 6 | if indeed all substance is one, or they will be dispersed.~ 425 6 | what its own disposition is, and what~it does, and on 426 6 | way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong~ 427 6 | God.~ The ruling principle is that which rouses and turns 428 6 | makes itself such as it is and such as it wills to 429 6 | universe every single thing is~accomplished, for certainly 430 6 | accomplished, for certainly it is not in conformity to any 431 6 | other~nature that each thing is accomplished, either a nature 432 6 | this, or a nature which is comprehended~within this 433 6 | independent of this.~ The universe is either a confusion, and 434 6 | and a dispersion; or it is unity and order and providence.~ 435 6 | and providence.~If then it is the former, why do I desire 436 6 | if the other supposition is true, I venerate, and I 437 6 | the~impression, that this is the dead body of a fish, 438 6 | body of a fish, and this is the dead~body of a bird 439 6 | again, that this Falernian is only a~little grape juice, 440 6 | exalted. For outward show is a wonderful perverter of 441 6 | things~worth thy pains, it is then that it cheats thee 442 6 | but~rational so far as it is a soul skilled in some art, 443 6 | of it; and of that which is coming into existence part 444 6 | coming into existence part is already~extinguished. Motions 445 6 | uninterrupted course of time is always renewing the~infinite 446 6 | stream then, on which there~is no abiding, what is there 447 6 | there~is no abiding, what is there of the things which 448 6 | Something of this kind is the very life of~every man, 449 6 | the~air. For such as it is to have once drawn in the 450 6 | every moment, just the same is it with the~whole respiratory 451 6 | first draw it.~ Neither is transpiration, as in plants, 452 6 | nourished by food; for this is just like the act of separating 453 6 | part of our food. What then is worth being~valued? To be 454 6 | which comes from the~many is a clapping of tongues. Suppose 455 6 | fame, what remains that is worth~valuing? This in my 456 6 | something. In this then~is the value of the education 457 6 | the teaching. And if this is well,~thou wilt not seek 458 6 | those who have that which is valued by~thee. Of necessity 459 6 | agreement~with the gods, that is, praising all that they 460 6 | But~the motion of virtue is in none of these: it is 461 6 | is in none of these: it is something more divine,~and 462 6 | much value on. But this is very much the~same as if 463 6 | praise thee.~ If a thing is difficult to be accomplished 464 6 | thyself, do not~think that it is impossible for man: but 465 6 | for man: but if anything is possible for~man and conformable 466 6 | in the gymnasium. For it~is in our power, as I said, 467 6 | nor hatred.~ If any man is able to convince me and 468 6 | was ever injured. But he is injured who abides in his 469 6 | existence in that which is the~one and all, which we 470 6 | how the name~Antoninus is written, wouldst thou with 471 6 | remember that every duty is made up of~certain parts. 472 6 | certain parts. These it is thy duty to observe and 473 6 | way and finish that which is set before thee.~ How cruel 474 6 | before thee.~ How cruel it is not to allow men to strive 475 6 | profitable to them.- But it is not so.- Teach them then, 476 6 | without being angry.~ Death is a cessation of the impressions 477 6 | service to the flesh.~ It is a shame for the soul to 478 6 | gods, and help men. Short is life. There is~only one 479 6 | men. Short is life. There is~only one fruit of this terrene 480 6 | are indifferent, for it is not able to perceive differences.~ 481 6 | does nor that of the foot is~contrary to nature, so long 482 6 | neither to a man as a man is his labour~contrary to nature, 483 6 | a man. But if the~labour is not contrary to his nature, 484 6 | contrary to his nature, neither is it an evil to him.~ How 485 6 | endure to depart from it? Is it not strange if~the architect 486 6 | to his own~reason, which is common to him and the gods?~ 487 6 | universe: all the present~time is a point in eternity. All 488 6 | gaping jaws, and that which is poisonous, and~every harmful 489 6 | after another, and this is by~virtue of the active 490 6 | which it has~been made, is well, and yet he who made 491 6 | and yet he who made it is not there. But in the~things 492 6 | together by nature there is within and there~abides 493 6 | them; wherefore the more is it fit~to reverence this 494 6 | will, everything in thee is in conformity to~intelligence. 495 6 | they~are asleep, of whom it is Heraclitus, I think, who 496 6 | Fruit-bearer (the earth)? And how is it with respect~to each 497 6 | determined well, for it is not easy even to~imagine 498 6 | this or to the whole, which is the special~object of their 499 6 | about nothing- which it is wicked to~believe, or if 500 6 | inquire about that which is useful; and that is~useful


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