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Letter "E" » Epictetus Quotes
«Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.»
«Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit»
«Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them»
«It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.»
«It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.»
«Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.»
«It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.»
«If you set your heart upon philosophy, you must straightway prepare yourself to be laughed at and mocked by many who will say Behold a philosopher arisen among us! or How came you by that brow of scorn? But do you cherish no scorn, but hold to those things which seem to you the best, as one set by God in that place. Remember too, that if you abide in those ways, those who first mocked you, the same shall afterwards reverence you; but if you yield to them, you will be laughed at twice as much as before.»
Author: Epictetus
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«On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use»
«Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.»
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