Reflect on how you’ve treated the gods, your parents, siblings, children, teachers, caretakers, friends, relatives, and even your servants. Have you acted toward everyone in such a way that it could be truthfully said of you, “He never wronged anyone in word or deed”? Think also about all that you’ve gone through, all the hardships you’ve endured, how your life has unfolded, and how your duty is now nearly complete. Consider how many beautiful experiences you’ve had, how many pleasures and pains you’ve overcome, how many so-called honors you’ve rejected, and how kindly you’ve dealt with those who were unkind to you.
