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06/02/10(Wed)22:44:41 No.92907401.
Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our controI
are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our
own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation,
command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions.
The
things in our control are by nature free, unrestrained, unhindered; but
those not in our control are weak, slavish, restrained, belonging to
others. Remember, then, that if you suppose that things which are
slavish by nature are also free, and that what belongs to others is your
own, then you will be hindered. You will lament, you will be disturbed,
and you will find fault both with gods and men. But if you suppose that
only to be your own which is your own, and what belongs to others such
as it really is, then no one will ever compel you or restrain you.
Further, you will find fault with no one or accuse no one. You will do
nothing against your will. No one will hurt you, you will have no
enemies, and you not be harmed. |