It was also one of the principal doctrines of Epicurus; for this precept of his sect, Conceal thy life, that forbids men to encumber themselves with public negotiations and offices, also necessarily presupposes a contempt of glory, which is the world's approbation of those actions we produce in public.
zeren haren alderdiko arau honek: GORDE HEURE BIZIA, gizonei eragozten baitie kargu eta ariketa publikoei lotzea, halabeharrez aitzinetik uste baitu ospea gutiets dadin, ageriki ezartzen ditugun ekintzen munduak egin onespen bat baita.