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marrow. original: "medolla"; this likely continues a heading from the previous page, perhaps "the marrow of the soul" or a similar metaphor for the essence of a topic.
the eyes 238
That one must do what is honorable because it is pleasing, and it must please us, so that we may please God. 240
That nothing is more admirable and more lovable than learning joined with prudence. 241 Prudence here refers to prudentia, the virtue of practical wisdom and right judgment.
Oration in praise of Philosophy. 241
Oration in praise of Medicine. 244
That in all things one should take counsel from an expert person. 246
That it is more useful to bear infirmity well than health poorly. 247
That he who has once given himself has given everything. 247
On the Platonic nature of a philosopher, of his upbringing, and of his works. 248
On the life of Plato. 250
That as much as astronomers measure, so much do astrologers lie. 262 The author makes a sharp distinction between the science of the stars (astronomy) and the predictive claims of judicial astrology, which he views as fraudulent.
One recommends himself greatly when he shows himself to belong to the one to whom he is recommended. 263
How similar the affections are of two who love each other. 263
Love Letter, in which the similar affections of two lovers are shown. 264
That nothing is weaker than human love, and nothing more stable than the divine. 265
That we think in vain that things not sufficient in themselves can satisfy us. 265
That a sudden transition from a little light to a great one, and from a great one to a small one, hinders the sight. 266
That the soul is immortal, and why, although it is divine, it often

nevertheless lives in the manner of a beast. 259 The page number 259 appears here in the original, though it follows 266; this may be a printer's error for 269 or a non-linear reference.
That only he possesses all things who is possessed by no one except God. 271
That when we strive to resist Fate, then we overcome it. 271
That he who serves many has many servants. 272 This refers to the paradoxical burden of power, where a master becomes a slave to the needs of his subordinates.
That among men a true friendship cannot be born except with the help of God. 272
On true friendship. 273
That fortune can do no good to the wicked, nor harm to the good. 274
Praise of Marriage. 275
That Philosophy generates wisdom, and wisdom generates happiness. 277
That he to whom healthy things are displeasing is not sound. 288 A moral analogy: just as a sick body rejects healthy food, a sick soul rejects virtuous advice.
Disputation against the judgment of Astrologers. 279
Preface to his short work on the life of Plato. 280
That friends love each other even though they are far apart. 281

That laws are divine, and that faith conforms with science. 282 original: "scienza"; in this context, it refers to certain, reasoned knowledge rather than just modern empirical science.
That nothing is one's own where there is a common soul. 283
That one should speak briefly, but not briefly think and love. 283
That priests and philosophers should speak and believe piously. 284
That in times of evil, no refuge is found except in the highest good. 284
That God did not create man for small things, but for great ones. 286
That no one who is incontinent can be wise. 286 The "incontinent" man is one who lacks self-control over his physical passions and impulses.
Excuse for writing often. 288