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Author: Epictetus
Quotes of Author: Epictetus

Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks
On the occasion of every accident {event} that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.
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Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks
Disease is an impediment to the body, but not to the will, unless the will itself chooses. Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will. And add this reflection on the occasion of everything that happens; for you will find it an impediment to something else, but not to yourself. X
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Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks
Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life. IX
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Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks
Remember then that if you think the things which are by nature slavish to be free, and the things which are in the power of others to be your own, you will be hindered, you will lament, you will be disturbed, you will blame both gods and men: but if you think that only which is your own to be your own, and if you think that what is another's, as it really is, belongs to another, no man will ever compel you, no man will hinder you, you will never blame any man, you will accuse no man, you will do nothing involuntarily {against your will}, no man will harm you, you will have no enemy, for you will not suffer any harm. If
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Epictetus _ The Enchiridion
Is you naturally entitled, then, to a good father? No, only to a father. Is
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Epictetus _ Enchiridion
Disease is an impediment to the body, but not to the will, unless the will itself chooses. Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will. And add this reflection on the occasion of everything that happens; for you will find it an impediment to something else, but not to yourself.
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Epictetus _ Discourses and Selected
It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them.
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Epictetus _ The Enchiridion: A Modern
Those proficient praise no one, blame no one, and accuse no one. They say nothing concerning their self as being anybody or knowing anything.
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Epictetus _ Discourses and Selected
Why are you pestering me, pal? My own evils are enough for me.
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Epictetus _ Discourses and Selected
Don't concern yourself with other people's business. It's his problem if he receives you badly. And you cannot suffer for another person's fault. So don't worry about the behavior of other.
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Epictetus _ Discourses and Selected
That is the way things are weighed and disagreements settled - when standards are established. Philosophy aims to test and set such standards. And the wise man is advised to make use of their findings right way.
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Epictetus _ Discourses, Fragments,
who is your master? Whoever has authority over anything that you're anxious to gain or avoid.
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