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Zeno the Chief of this Clan, had several eminent Disciples who in their respective Times, were remarkable Instances of Virtue, in all the parts of a Good Life; and here waving those who were Philosophers by Profession ; I shall mention some of great Quality, and Figure ; As Cato Uticensis, Thraseas Pætus, Helvidius Priscus , and more especially our Emperour Marcus Antoninus, who is the occasion of the present Discourse.

From the Philosophy of the Stoicks, let us proceed to those Authors that delivered it, and by whom the Subject is treated at large. Amongst these Zeno, and Chrysippus were the most considerable. The first was Founder of the Sect, and is stiled the Prince and Father of the Stoicks, by Tully, Strabo, and Galen. The other was a very successful Champion, and added a great deal of Strength, and Defence to the first Plan: Insomuch that it was commonly said, That Zeno's Cloyster must have tumbled, had it not been Buttress'd up by Chrysippus. Both these Philosophers were very Voluminous Rh