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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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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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He who is not happy with little will never be happy with much.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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Don’t live by your own rules, but in harmony with nature.
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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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Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.
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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
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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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Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.
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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
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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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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle.
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Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.
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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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Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.
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