Epictetus

If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked. ↗

— Epictetus

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We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral. ↗

— Epictetus

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Do not laugh much or often or unrestrainedly. ↗

— Epictetus

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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. ↗

— Epictetus

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Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them. ↗

— Epictetus

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The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. ↗

— Epictetus

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We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope. ↗

— Epictetus

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Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit. ↗

— Epictetus

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Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort. ↗

— Epictetus

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Practice yourself, for heaven's sake in little things, and then proceed to greater. ↗

— Epictetus

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