17 Remember that thou art an actor in s play of such a kind as the teacher (author) may chose; if short one; if long , of a long one : if he wishes you to act the part of a poor man, see that you act the part naturally; if the part of a lame man, of a magistrate, of a private person, (do the same). Foe this is your duty,to act well the part that is given to you; but to select the part, belongs to another.