First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
EPICTETUSNo matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
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We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.
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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
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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 evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
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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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Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
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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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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds.
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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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Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.
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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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Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.
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It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
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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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