First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
EPICTETUSKeep 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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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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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will.
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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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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle.
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A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.
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Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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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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People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.
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Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.
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The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.
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When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.
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If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness.
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No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.
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