Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.
EPICTETUSFirst learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
More Epictetus Quotes
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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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It is better to die of hunger having lived without grief and fear, than to live with a troubled spirit, amid abundance.
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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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Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!
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Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.
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We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.
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If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.
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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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Demand not that things happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do, and you will go on well.
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Only the educated are free.
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The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.
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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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The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
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You have been given your own work to do. Get to it right now, do your best at it, and don’t be concerned with who is watching you. Create your own merit.
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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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