There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will.
EPICTETUSKeep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.
More Epictetus Quotes
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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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By accepting life’s limits and inevitabilities and working with them rather than fighting them, we become free.
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Do not try to seem wise to others.
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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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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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No man is free who is not master of himself.
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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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Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.
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If you wish to live a life free from sorrow, think of what is going to happen as if it had already happened.
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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
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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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No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
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A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.
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Desire and happiness cannot live together.
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The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.
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