It is clear however that he did not adopt this route to a steady income. Otherwise, Chrysippus writes, the philosopher must rely on his friends and on teaching in order to live, and it would appear that this is the means by which he made his small income.
Sa kabilang banda, Chrysippus magsusulat, ang mga pilosopo ay dapat na umaasa sa kanyang mga kaibigan at sa pagtuturo upang mabuhay, at ito ay lalabas na ito ay ang ibig sabihin nito ay kung saan ginawa niya ang kanyang maliit na kita.