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Epictetus Quotes
«Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit»
«It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.»
«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»