Enchiridion · Chapter 48

The Position and Character of a Vulgar Person versus a Philosopher

1 verses · The vulgar person looks for help and harm from externals; the philosopher looks to himself. The progressing one finds fault with no one, praises no one, blames no one — accuses only himself.

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  The position and character of an ordinary person: they never expect benefit or harm from…