Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them.
EPICTETUSDesire and happiness cannot live together.
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The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
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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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Books are the training weights of the mind.
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Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!
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Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.
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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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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
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People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.
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If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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It’s so simple really: If you say you’re going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.
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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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Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.
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Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.
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Happiness and personal fulfillment are the natural consequences of doing the right thing.
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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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It is more necessary for the soul to be cured than the body; for it is better to die than to live badly.
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No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power.
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To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.
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The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
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Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
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Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.
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No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
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Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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