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 106 keeps within the reach of his Senses; but a Man of understanding depends upon himself, and makes Action, and not Appetite his Pleasure.

LII. We are at liberty not to misenterpret any Accident, and by consequence may be free from Disturbance: Things have no such power over Thoughts, as to make us of what Judgment they please.

LIII. Accustom yourself to attend to what is Discours'd; and as far as you can, get into the Soul of him that speaks.

LIV. That which is not for the Interest of the whole Swarm, is not for the Interest of a single Bee.

LV. If the Patient rails at the Doctor, or the Crew at the Master of the Vessel, who will they mind, or what good is to be done upon them? Or which way can either Health, or a good Voyage be expected?

LVI. How many People that came into the World with me, are gone out of it already?

LVII. Honey tasts bitter to such as are troubled with an overflowing of the Gall, and People bitten by a Mad Dog, are frighted at the sight of Water: And on the other hand, a little Ball is a curious thing to a Child. This consider'd, why should you be angry with any one? Can you I- Rh