Alexander the Great and his mule handler both came to the same end when they died. Either they both returned to the universal reason that creates all things, or they both scattered into atoms the same way.
Alexander of Macedon, and he that dressed his mules, when once dead both came to one. For either they were both resumed into those original rational essences from whence all things in the world are propagated; or both after one fashion were scattered into atoms.
I will do what is mine to do. Other things — whether lifeless objects, irrational creatures, or people who are rational but confused and ignorant — will not trouble me. I use things without reason freely and generously, as someone with reason should. With people, since they share the same rational nature, I try to be social and cooperative. Whatever you are doing, remember to call on the gods. And don't worry about how long you will live to do these things. Even three hours would be enough.
I for my part will do what belongs unto me; as for other things, whether things unsensible or things irrational; or if rational, yet deceived and ignorant of the true way, they shall not trouble or distract me. For as for those creatures which are not endued with reason and all other things and-matters of the world whatsoever I freely, and generously, as one endued with reason, of things that have none, make use of them. And as for men, towards them as naturally partakers of the same reason, my care is to carry myself sociably. But whatsoever it is that thou art about, remember to call upon the Gods. And as for the time how long thou shalt live to do these things, let it be altogether indifferent unto thee, for even three such hours are sufficient.