Epictetus

“ II. The fields of study in which the man who expects to make progress will have to go into training; and that we neglect what is most important. III. What is the subject-matter with which the good man has to deal ”

“ XVIII. That we ought not to allow any news to disturb us. XIX. What is the position of the layman, and what that of the philosopher? XX. That it is possible to derive advantage from everything external. XXI. To those who enter light heartedly upon the profession of lecturing. XXII. On the calling of a Cynic. XXIII. To those who read and discuss for the purpose of display. XXIV. That we ought not to yearn for the things which are not under our control. XXV. To those who fail to achieve their purposes. XXVI. To those who fear want. ”