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VIII. From Apollonius I learned to be at the same time 

 free, and yet without any fluctuating uncertainty in my reso- 

 lutions ; to have a regard to nothing beside reason, even in 

 things of the smallest moment ; to preserve an equal mind 

 under the most acute pain, upon the death of a child, and 

 during the most lingering diseases ; and by a living example 

 in himself, he showed me that it was possible for the same 

 person to be upon occasion rigid or humane ; that we should 

 instruct others with mildness and gentleness, and look upon 

 our erudition and dexterity in delivering speculative truths as 

 among the meanest of qualifications. By him also I was taught 

 in what manner to receive presents from my friends, so as 

 neither to appear too highly indebted to their favour, nor yet 

 to dismiss them with cold indifference." 



