living together, that such things should not happen, some to one and
others to others. It is your duty then since you are come here, to say
what you ought, to arrange these things as it is fit. Then some one
says, "I shall charge you with doing me wrong." Much good may it do you:
I have done my part; but whether you also have done yours, you must look
to that; for there is some danger of this too, that it may escape your
notice.

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OF INDIFFERENCE.--The hypothetical proposition is indifferent: the
judgment about it is not indifferent, but it is either knowledge or
opinion or error. Thus life is indifferent: the use is not indifferent.
When any man then tells you that these things also are indifferent, do
not become negligent; and when a man invites you to be careful (about
such things), do not become abject and struck with admiration of
material things. And it is good for you to know your own preparation and
power, that in those matters where you have not been prepared, you may
keep quiet, and not be vexed, if others have the advantage over you. For
you too in syllogisms will claim to have the advantage over them; and if
others should be vexed at this, you will console them by saying, "I have
learned them, and you have not." Thus also where there is need of any
practice, seek not that which is acquired from the need (of such
practice), but yield in that matter to those who have had practice, and
be yourself content with firmness of mind.

Go and salute a certain person. How? Not meanly. But I have been shut
out, for I have not learned to make my way through the window; and when
I have found the door shut, I must either come back or enter through the
window. But still speak to him. In what way? Not meanly. But suppose