VIII. You have no leisure to read Books, what then? You have leisure not to be Haughty, or play the Knave. 'Tis in your power to be Superiour to your Sences, and paramount over Pleasure and Pain. To be deaf to the Charms of Ambition, and look down upon Fame and Glory. 'Tis in your power not only to forbear being angry with People for their Folly , and Ingratitude, but over and above, to cherish their Interest, and take care of them.