The third, then, is the ruling part; consider thus: Thou art an old man; no longer let this be a slave, no longer be pulled by the strings like a puppet to unsocial movements, no longer be either dissatisfied with thy present lot, or shrink from the future.
From his personal reflections, on asserting the mind's control over one's actions and emotional state, especially in old age.
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But intellect in a peculiar manner tends to that which is of the same kin, and combines with it, and the feeling for communion is not interrupted.
But if it is easy to set little value on all these things, turn to that which remains, which is to follow reason and God.
What remains, except to enjoy life by joining one good thing to another so as not to leave even the smallest intervals between?
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