Epictetus

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ↗

— Epictetus

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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ↗

— Epictetus

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It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. ↗

— Epictetus

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When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger. ↗

— Epictetus

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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. ↗

— Epictetus

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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. ↗

— Epictetus

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First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. ↗

— Epictetus

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

— Epictetus

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It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them. ↗

— Epictetus

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Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them. ↗

— Epictetus

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