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 Contempt; since it was very evident, even when he uttered them, that he aimed at nothing more than to excite his Hearers to Virtue. If they produce that one Effect, they have in them what, I think, philosophical Discourses ought to have. And Should they fail of it, let the Readers, however, be assured, that when Epictetus himself pronounced them, his Audience could not help being affected in the very Manner he intended they should. If by themselves they have less Efficacy, perhaps it is my Fault, or perhaps it is unavoidable.

Farewell.