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THE ENCHEIRIDION. of Chrysippus, I shall rather blush when I am not able to show forth works of a like nature and in harmony with the words.

HATSOEVER things are preferred, in these abide as in laws which it were impious to transgress. And whatever anyone may say of you, regard it not, for neither does this concern yourself.

OW long will you still delay to hold yourself worthy of the best things, and to transgress in nothing the defining word? You have accepted the maxims by which you ought to live, and do you live by them? What teacher do you still look for, to whom to hand over the task of your correction? You are no longer a boy, but now a full-grown man. If, then, you are neglectful and indifferent, and make delay after delay, and form