Withdraw yourselves far from the sun so long as you have these waxen sentiments. Therefore, we should spend as much time as we can with good and wise people. Epictetus sees us as essentially social beings. Thus our socializing has great significance for who we are and what we become. We must always remember that people are much more important than things.
Material possessions can be convenient, comforting, and enjoyable.
There is nothing wrong with having nice things. But it is vital to have friends. It's a lot less messy, and much more fulfilling. Human beings use all sorts of principles of selection. We hang out with others of similar background.