WHENEVER you lay anything to the charge of Providence, do but reflect, and you will find that it hath happened agreeably to reason.
Well, but a dishonest man hath the advantage.
In what?
In money.
Why, he is better qualified for it than you; because he flatters, he throws away shame, he keeps awake; and where is the wonder? But look whether he hath the advantage of you in fidelity or in honour. You will find he hath not; but that wherever it is best for you to have advantage of him, there you have it.
Well, but a dishonest man hath the advantage.
In what?
In money.
Why, he is better qualified for it than you; because he flatters, he throws away shame, he keeps awake; and where is the wonder? But look whether he hath the advantage of you in fidelity or in honour. You will find he hath not; but that wherever it is best for you to have advantage of him, there you have it.
EPICTETUS. DISCOURSES. Book iii. §17. ¶1.
REMEMBER, that all things in general are by certain order and appointment.MARCUS AURELIUS. MEDITATIONS. Book vii. 22.
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