Introduction

On Saving Time

On Discursiveness in Reading

On True and False Friendship

On the Terrors of Death

On the Philosopher's Mean

On Sharing Knowledge

On Crowds

On the Philosopher's Seclusion

On Philosophy and Friendship

On Living to Oneself

On the Blush of Modesty

On Old Age

On Groundless Fears

On the Reasons for Withdrawing from the World

On Brawn and Brains

On Philosophy, the Guide of Life

On Philosophy and Riches

On Festivals and Fasting

On Worldliness and Retirement