The Handbook of Epictetus
Handbook 33.3
Translated by Clint Miller
English
If you can, steer the conversation of your companions toward what is fitting. If you find yourself stranded among strangers, be silent.
Greek
ἂν μὲν οὖν οἷός τε ᾖς, μετάγαγε τοῖς σοῖς λόγοις καὶ τοὺς τῶν συνόντων ἐπὶ τὸ προσῆκον. εἰ δὲ ἐν ἀλλοφύλοις ἀποληφθεὶς τύχοις, σιώπα.
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