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Rh 82. — Anger, envy and jealousy are tormentors of the soul. Beware of their power.

83. — Let no rank or improper lusts arise in thy heart, for they destroy body and soul.

84. — From wicked self-love arise three chief vices, ambition, avarice and lust. Discover to which of these thou art most inclined, and seek to suppress such tendency betimes.

85. — The more thou dost flatter thy natural inclination, give it its own free will, and pamper it, the more tyrannical will it become.

86. — Thy soul can find rest nowhere except in God. The closer thou dost approach Him in faith and love, the more peaceful it will become.

87. — But God has given thee beside a soul, also a body, and has wisely endowed it with members and senses. Therefore thou art bound to keep it sound and untainted.

88. — Be therefore careful, and do not expose thyself to dangers that menace body and health.

89. — Do not accustom thyself to luxury and do not pamper thy body, or thou shalt be a wretched and sickly being all thy life.

90. — Never be ashamed even of the lowliest work, and flee idleness as thou wouldst flee from the plague.

91. — Do not love sleep too much, lest thou become lazy.

92. — Do not fill thyself with too much food and drink, for moderation preserves health.

93. — Avoid especially drunkenness, which is more than beastly, and never allow thyself to be led to drink more than is needed.