No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.
EPICTETUSAttach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.
More Epictetus Quotes
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Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.
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Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.
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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.
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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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Do not try to seem wise to others.
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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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Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.
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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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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.
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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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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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Ruin and recovering are both from within.
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