Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.
EPICTETUSWhen something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.
More Epictetus Quotes
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People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.
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Desire and happiness cannot live together.
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We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.
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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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To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.
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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
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No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
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Don’t live by your own rules, but in harmony with nature.
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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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Renew every day your conversation with God: Do this even in preference to eating. Think more often of God than you breathe.
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The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.
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