Still, we must not think that the man who is to be happy will need many things or great things, merely because he cannot be supremely happy without external goods; for self-sufficiency and action do not involve excess, and we can do noble acts without ruling earth and sea; for even with moderate advantages one can act virtuously (this is manifest enough;
aitzitik, gorputzaren osasuna, (35) elikadura eta gainerako zainketak ere behar ditu.