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Epictetus Quote - Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power.

Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power.

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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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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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Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.
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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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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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