AS you would not wish to sail in a large and
finely decorated and gilded ship, and sink;
so neither is it eligible to inhabit a grand and
sumptuous house, and be in a storm of passions
and cares.
EPICTETUS. FRAGMENTS. 11.
AS I bear in mind that I am a part of such an
Universe, I shall not be displeased with anything
that happens. And as I have relation of
kindred to those parts that are of the same kind
and nature that I am, so I shall be careful to do
nothing that is prejudicial to the community, but
in all my deliberations shall they that are of my
kind ever be ; and the common good, that, which
all my intentions and resolutions shall drive unto,
as that which is contrary unto it, I shall by all
means endeavour to prevent and avoid. These
things once so fixed and concluded, as thou
wouldst think him an happy citizen, whose constant
study and practice were for the good and
benefit of his fellow citizens, and the carriage of
the city such towards him, that he were well
pleased with it; so must it needs be with thee,
that thou shalt live a happy life.
MARCUS AURELIUS. MEDITATIONS. Book x. 6.
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