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This collection of prose and poetry includes works on a variety of topics, including philosophy, religion, and medicine. The title piece explores the ideas of the Stoics and Platonists regarding the nature of fortune and wisdom, while other works include a tribute to the physician Thomas Sydenham and reflections on the author's own life and experiences.
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