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But in fact, we accuse and with just hatred we lead those worthy of honor, who with blandishments present the pleasures divided and corrupted, those pains and troublesome things excepted which are caused by cupidities that are not provided for, and they are likewise at fault who fail to discharge official duties, soften the soul, that is labor and pain's escape. And indeed, of these matters, the distinction is easy and straightforward.

At free time, when it is granted to us, the option to choose is released and nothing prevents us from doing what pleases us most, all pleasure must be assumed, all pain repelled.