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Rejoicing with one over an acquired dignity In this context, "dignity" refers to a high office, title, or social rank.. 71
Showing why a friend lacks the inspiration Original: "inuentione." The rhetorical skill of finding or "inventing" arguments and ideas for writing. to write. 71
That a new work pleases its maker. 72
On perseverance. 73
That it is the mark of a prudent man to desire nothing but good health and the well-being of the soul. 73
Reasoning on Music. 73
That he is happily loved who is loved by a man worthy of love. 75
That that is truest praise which is worthy of being praised. 76
Reasoning on law and justice. 76
Disputing on the soul. 78
Consolation on the death of a friend. 79
Showing what the qualities Original: "parti," literally "parts" or characteristics. of a legitimate and good jurist are. 80
That that which is greatly desired is quickly acquired. 80
That we ought rather to follow the springs than the streams A metaphor for returning to original sources of knowledge (like ancient Greek texts) rather than later commentaries.. 80
That the Peripatetic A follower of Aristotle's school of philosophy. does not ask for money as a philosopher, but as a man. 81
Letter of recommendation for one who is just, innocent, learned, and was formerly in prosperous fortune. 81
In what way everyone should be praised. 82
One does not speak well of Love without love. 82
Instructions for the memory. 83
Definition of virtue, its duty, and its end. 84
Showing the nature of the soul and its duty, and on the praises of history. 85
Showing three guides for our life, and what might be an excellent way of living. 86
Ways of speaking, of attacking, of praising, and of censuring. 87

That the knowledge and reverence of oneself is the best thing that exists. 88
Speaking on the divinity of the soul. 89
Consolation on the death of someone. 90
Against liars and slanderers. 90
Against liars and slanderers. 91
Showing what happiness may be, that it has degrees, and that it is eternal. 92
A Theological Prayer to God. 93
That we ought only to trust in God and serve Him. 100
What imitation should be. 101
That often a brief praise is a great one. 101
He who favors a good end favors himself. 101
What a just request and recommendation might be. 101
A brief instruction for a bishop. 102
Oratorical, Moral, Dialectical, and Theological praise of Philosophy. 102
Notice of the grace of a Jubilee A special holy year in the Catholic Church offering particular spiritual graces or remissions of sins.. 106
Giving thanks. 106
Showing the utility of the leisurely life Original: "uita ociosa." Refers to the classical ideal of otium, or time dedicated to study and contemplation rather than business.. 107
On perseverance. 108
That the infirmities of the soul can only be cured by a divine physician. 109
From where reciprocal love is born. 109
That true poetry comes from God and must return to God. 110
That one's own things should be sent to one's own people. 111

Five questions of the mind, etc. 112
That a natural motion of each species, because from a deter—