Table of Contents


Book I

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IMake good use of your time
IIFocus
IIIChoosing friends
IVLetting go
VBeing different
VIProgress
VIICounter the influence of the many
VIIIAim for a greater impact
IXRelationships
XTrust in others' reason
XIVoluntary control
XIIOld age

Book II

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XIIIRely on your own judgment
XIVNecessity, dependence and emotions
XVHow to look into the future
XVIDon't substitute words for actions
XVII When to start doing philosophy
XVIIIThe winds of carnival
XIXSpotlight and circumstances
XXSense of direction
XXIQuell ambition

Book III

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XXIIPresence and vigilance
XXIIISerious joy
XXIVDeath, pain and nausea
XXVGaining control
XXVI Be straightforward with yourself (and in good time)
XXVIIStability and value
XXVIIILosing control
XXIXDon't waste your good advice

Book IV

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XXXDying
XXXIWhat's in a wish
XXXIILiving longer
XXXIIIReflect systematically
XXXIVAttitude
XXXVWelcome reality checks
XXXVICharacter and fortune
XXXVIIBeing surprised at yourself
XXXVIIIPhilosophy as good advice
XXXIXBuild on past insight (but make up your own mind)
XLSort out your thoughts
XLIAdmiration

Book V

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XLII Arrogance
XLIIIHaving nothing to hide
XLIVRoom for development
XLVDevelop a fine perceptiveness
XLVIBuild a coherent world view
XLVIIAuthority and aggressiveness
XLVIIITake responsibility
ILMemories
LEducate your feelings
LIAvoid a vicious environment
LIILive by your philosophy

Book VI

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LIII Unawareness
LIVInexistence
LVAbsence
LVISilence
LVIIDarkness
LVIIIUnreality
LIXImperfection
LXThe well-meaning
LXIBeing young again
LXIIChoices

Book VII

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LXIIIPrepare for losses
LXIV Novelty
LXVWhat there is
LXVI Ethical perfection
LXVIIUnfavorable situations
LXVIIIOstentatious reclusiveness
LXIX Resist enticements

Book VIII

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LXXThe end and the beginning
LXXIGround your life in excellence
LXXIIConstancy in reflection
LXXIIIGratefulness
LXXIVGood, bad, and indifferent

Book IX

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LXXVVarieties of falling short
LXXVIMake excellence your aim
LXXVIIConquer fears: death
LXXVIIIConquer fears: sickness and pain
LXXIXConquer fears: feeling misjudged
LXXXDealing with distractions

Book X

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LXXXISelf-relinquishment: trust and overreliance
LXXXIISelf-relinquishment: softness
LXXXIIISelf-relinquishment: intoxication

Book XI-XIII

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LXXXIVConsuming and producing
LXXXVThe goal
LXXXVILuxury
LXXXVIIMoney
LXXXVIIISophistication

Book XIV

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LXXXIXCompartments
XCArtificial preciousness
XCIMemento mori
XCIIRealize yourself

Book XV

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XCIIIThe shortness of life
XCIVMisled by example
XCVThoughtless desire

Book XVI

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XCVIFate and resistance
XCVIIThe ocean of vice
XCVIIIFear, caution, and the future
ICDistress, remembrance, and the past
CDevelop your writing style
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