In fine, strive to relieve yourself from all thraldom, from all natural instincts, affections, and sympathies as from so many fetters upon your liberty, your strength.
"Do not marry unless some superior interest shall impel you to do so.

In that event, have no children.
"Have no intimate friends.

Caesar having grown old, had a friend.
It was Brutus! "Contempt for men is the beginning of wisdom.
"Change somewhat your style of fencing, it is altogether too open, my son.

Do not get angry.

Rarely laugh, and never weep.