Enchiridion · Chapter 49

When a Person Is Proud of Understanding Books, Say He Has Missed the Point

1 verses · When someone shows off that he can interpret Chrysippus's books, say to yourself: if Chrysippus had written clearly, this man would have nothing to glory in. We must do what nature demands.

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  When someone boasts of understanding and interpreting the books of Chrysippus, say to…