In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose.
EPICTETUSFreedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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Know you not that a good man does nothing for appearance sake, but for the sake of having done right?
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A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.
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No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.
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If you wish to live a life free from sorrow, think of what is going to happen as if it had already happened.
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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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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
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Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.
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Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power.
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Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.
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Difficulty shows what men are.
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No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
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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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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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