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15. The lamp shines until it is put out, without losing its gleam, and yet
in you it all gutters out so early—truth, justice, self-control?
16. When someone seems to have injured you:
But how can I be sure?
And in any case, keep in mind:
• that he’s already been tried and convicted—by himself. (Like
scratching your own eyes out.)
• that to expect a bad person not to harm others is like expecting fig
trees not to secrete juice, babies not to cry, horses not to neigh—the
inevitable not to happen.
What else could they do—with that sort of character?
If you’re still angry, then get to work on that.
17. If it’s not right, don’t do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it. Let your
intention be < . . . >
18. At all times, look at the thing itself—the thing behind the
appearance—and unpack it by analysis:
• cause
• substance
• purpose
• and the length of time it exists.
19. It’s time you realized that you have something in you more powerful
and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a
puppet.
What’s in my thoughts at this moment? Fear? Jealousy? Desire?
Feelings like that?
20. To undertake nothing:
i. at random or without a purpose;
ii. for any reason but the common good.