No man is free who is not master of himself.
EPICTETUSNothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.
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In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is the most difficult of all things.
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It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.
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We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.
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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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It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.
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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 be concerned with other people’s impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.
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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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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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People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.
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Attach 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.
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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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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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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.
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