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Epictetus Quote - First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

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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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Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself.
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No man is free who is not master of himself.
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No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.
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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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If you seek Truth, you will not seek to gain a victory by every possible means; and when you have found Truth, you need not fear being defeated.
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Do not try to seem wise to others.
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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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It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
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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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Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.
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Don’t be concerned with other people’s impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.
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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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Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves.
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Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.
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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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