I laugh at those who think they can damage me. They do not know who I am, they do not know what I think, they cannot even touch the things which are really mine and with which I live.
EPICTETUSIt is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
More Epictetus Quotes
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No man is free who is not master of himself.
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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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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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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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No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
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Have the wisdom to know what cannot be changed, and the strength to change what can.
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In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is the most difficult of all things.
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If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.
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Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.
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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
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To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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He who is not happy with little will never be happy with much.
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First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
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