it is a shame that thy soul should faint first, and give over.
take heed, lest of a philosopher thou become a mere Caesar
in time, and receive a new tincture from the court. For it
may happen if thou dost not take heed. Keep thyself therefore,
truly simple, good, sincere, grave, free from all ostentation,
a lover of that which is just, religious, kind, tender-. hearted,
strong and vigorous to undergo anything that becomes thee.
Endeavour to continue such, as philosophy (hadst thou wholly and
constantly applied thyself unto it) would have made, and secured thee.
Worship the Gods, procure the welfare of men, this life is short.
Charitable actions, and a holy disposition, is the only fruit
of this earthly life.