Consider well, whether magnanimity rather, and true liberty, and true simplicity, and equanimity, and holiness, whether these be not most reasonable and natural. Honour that which is chiefest and most powerful in the world, and that is it which makes use of all things, and governs all things: so also in thyself, honour that which is chiefest and most powerful, and is of one kind and nature with that; for it is the very same, which being in thee, turneth all other things to its own use, and by whom also thy life is governed. What is it that thou dost stay for? An extinction or a translation; for either of them, with a propitious and contented mind. But till that time come, what will content thee? What else, but to worship and praise God, and do good unto men?" As he lay dying, and his friends about him, he spake thus: "Think more of death, than of me, and that you and all men must die as well as I." Adding, "I recommend my son to you, and to God, if he be worthy." VIII. Pertinax, also emperor, being advised to save himself from the fury of the mutineers, answered "No: what have I done that I should do so?" Showing that innocence is bold, and should never give ground where it can show itself, be heard, and have fair play. IX. Pescennius seeing the corruption that reigned among officers of justice, advised, "That judges should have first salaries, that they might do their duty without any other bribes or perquisites." He said, "He would not offend the living that he might be praised when he was dead."