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Epictetus

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If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.


— Epictetus


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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.


— Epictetus


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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.


— Epictetus


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The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.


— Epictetus


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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.


— Epictetus


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However individuals are responsible for their own actions which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. To Epictetus all external events are determined by fate and are thus beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. Philosophy Epictetus taught is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline.

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