Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.
EPICTETUSNo man is free who is not master of himself.
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Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
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Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves.
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What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.
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It’s time to stop being vague. If you wish to be an extraordinary person, if you wish to be wise, then you should explicitly identify the kind of person you aspire to become.
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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.
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All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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Ruin and recovering are both from within.
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When you are offended at any man’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
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No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
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You have been given your own work to do. Get to it right now, do your best at it, and don’t be concerned with who is watching you. Create your own merit.
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The best place to get help is from yourself.
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To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.
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Don’t consent to be hurt and you won’t be hurt – this is a choice over which you have control.
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