Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
EPICTETUSThe greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
More Epictetus Quotes
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Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own submerged inner resources. The trials we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths.
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Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
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All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.
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The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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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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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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It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.
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Wisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they may. People behave as they will.
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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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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle.
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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 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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No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
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