quality and Perpetuity of their Motion, of the Fineness and Purity of their Matter, and how frankly they lye open to Observation; for a Star never wears a Mask, nor puts any Cloaths on.
XXVIII. Remember how unconcern'dly Socrates wore a Sheep-skin ; when Xantippe [1] had got his Coat on , and run out with it. And how handsomly he Laugh'd off the Matter to his Friends , who were strangely out of Countenance by seeing him in such a Disguise.
XXIX. People don't pretend to teach others to Write, and Read, till they have been taught themselves : This Rule holds stronger in the Niceties, and Importance of Life ; in which no Man is fit to Govern, till he has first Learn'd to Obey.
XXX. Be Dumb, Slaves han't the Priviledge of speaking. [2]
XXXI. I smiled within my self.
XXXII. They'l treat their Parents with Rebellious, Language. [3]
XXXIII. He is a Mad-man that expects Figs on the Trees in Winter ; And he is little better that calls for his Children again, when they are Dead and Buried.
XXXIV. Epictetus would have a Man when he is Kissing , and Caressing his Child, say to himself at the same time ; To morrow perhaps this Pretty thing may
