Book CCLXVIII
The Sophrosyne
On temperance, moderation, the wisdom of self-control
Chapters
1
The Temperance
On self-control
“Sophrosyne is temperance. Self-control. Mastery over appetites.”
2
The Moderation
On the mean
“Moderation is sophrosyne's method. Finding the mean. Neither too much nor too little.”
3
The Self-Knowledge
On sophrosyne as wisdom
“Self-knowledge is sophrosyne's foundation. Know thyself. Wisdom about oneself.”