and that as in the seaside, whatsoever was before to be seen,
is by the continual succession of new heaps of sand cast up one
upon another, soon hid and covered; so in this life, all former
things by those which immediately succeed. XXIII. Out of Plato.
'He then whose mind is endowed with true magnanimity, who hath
accustomed himself to the contemplation both of all times,
and of all things in general; can this mortal life (thinkest thou)
seem any great matter unto him? It is not possible, answered he.
Then neither will such a one account death a grievous thing?
By no means.'

XXIV. Out of Antisthenes. 'It is a princely thing to do well,
and to be ill-spoken of. It is a shameful thing that the face
should be subject unto the mind, to be put into what shape it will,
and to be dressed by it as it will; and that the mind should
not bestow so much care upon herself, as to fashion herself,
and to dress herself as best becometh her.'

XXV. Out of several poets and comics. 'It will but little
avail thee, to turn thine anger and indignation upon
the things themselves that have fallen across unto thee.
For as for them, they are not sensible of it, &c. Thou
shalt but make thyself a laughing-stock; both unto the Gods
and men, &c. Our life is reaped like a ripe ear of corn;
one is yet standing and another is down, &c. But if so be that I
and my children be neglected by the gods, there is some reason
even for that, &c. As long as right and equity is of my side,
&c. Not to lament with them, not to tremble, &c'

XXVI. Out of Plato. 'My answer, full of justice and equity,