All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
EPICTETUSMen are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them.
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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle.
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It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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Wisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they may. People behave as they will.
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You become what you give your attention to. If you yourself don’t choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.
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If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them.
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Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.
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Don’t live by your own rules, but in harmony with nature.
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We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
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You can be happy if you know this secret: Some things are within your power to control and some things are not.
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Happiness and personal fulfillment are the natural consequences of doing the right thing.
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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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