Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them.
EPICTETUSAll religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
More Epictetus Quotes
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We all dread a bodily paralysis, and would make use of every contrivance to avoid it; but none of us is troubled about a paralysis of the soul.
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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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It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.
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It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.
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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.
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Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.
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In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose.
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Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.
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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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What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.
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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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The best place to get help is from yourself.
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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
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Know you not that a good man does nothing for appearance sake, but for the sake of having done right?
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