41. It is a mark of want of genius to spend much time in things relating to the body, as to be long in our exercises, in eating and drinking, and in the discharge of other animal functions.
These should be done incidentally and slightly, and our whole attention be engaged in the care of the understanding.
Book: Handbook
Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Author: Epictetus
Chapter: Chapter Forty-one
Chapter Subtitle: It is a mark of want of genius to spend much time in things relating to the body, as to be long in our exercises, in eating and drinking, and in the discharge of other animal functions.
Location: Chapter 41, Section 1
Content:
41. It is a mark of want of genius to spend much time in things relating to the body, as to be long in our exercises, in eating and drinking, and in the discharge of other animal functions.
These should be done incidentally and slightly, and our whole attention be engaged in the care of the understanding.