TABLE OF CONTENTS

XXIV. That we ought not to be disturbed by things not within our own power . . . . 265
XXV. Concerning those who hesitate in their purpose . . . . 282
XXVI. Concerning those who fear poverty original: "are in dread of Want" . . . . 284

BOOK IV.

I. On Freedom . . . . . 291
II. On Social Conformity original: "Complaisance." In this context, it refers to the habit of trying too hard to please others, often at the cost of one's own character. . . . . . . 317
III. What things should be traded for others . . . 318
IV. Concerning those who earnestly desire a life of tranquility original: "Repose" 320
V. Concerning the argumentative and the aggressive original: "Quarrelsome and Ferocious" . . . 327
VI. Concerning those who are annoyed by being pitied . 333
VII. On Fearlessness . . . . . 339
VIII. Concerning those who hastily adopt the philosopher’s appearance original: "philosophic Dress." This refers to people who look like philosophers (wearing the traditional cloak) without practicing the discipline. 346
IX. Concerning a person who had become shameless original: "grown immodest" . . 352
X. What things we should treat with indifference original: "despise", and what we should value most 355
XI. On Purity . . . . . . 360
XII. On being attentive original: "taking Pains." This refers to the Stoic practice of mindfulness or constant self-observation. . . . . . 365
XIII. Concerning those who are too talkative original: "too Communicative." This refers to being indiscreet or sharing personal matters too freely. . . 368