It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
EPICTETUSGive me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!
More Epictetus Quotes
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The best place to get help is from yourself.
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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
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Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.
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Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.
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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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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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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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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves.
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Other people’s views and troubles can be contagious. Don’t sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others.
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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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It’s so simple really: If you say you’re going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.
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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 man is free who is not master of himself.
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