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Epictetus Quote - All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

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We can’t control the impressions others form about us, and the effort to do so only debases our character.
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We suffer not from the events in our lives but from our judgement about them.
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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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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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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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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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Don’t consent to be hurt and you won’t be hurt – this is a choice over which you have control.
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All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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One Liner Philosophy Reality Sustain
It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
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Don’t demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.
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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
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Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
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No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions.
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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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