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It is difficulties that show what men are.EpictetusDiscourses, I.24verified
For it is impossible for a man to begin to learn that which he thinks that he knows.EpictetusDiscourses, II.17 (George Long translation, 1877)verified
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.EpictetusDiscourses, III.23verified
Of things some are in our power, and others are not.EpictetusEnchiridion, 1 (George Long translation, 1877)verified
Never say about anything, I have lost it, but say I have restored it.EpictetusEnchiridion, 11 (George Long translation, 1877)verified
In every affair consider what precedes and what follows, and then undertake it.EpictetusEnchiridion, 29verified
Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about the things.EpictetusEnchiridion, 5verified
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them.EpictetusEnchiridion, 5verified
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.EpictetusEnchiridion, 5verified
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.EpictetusEnchiridion, 8verified
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.EpictetusEnchiridion, ch. 5verified
Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about the things.EpictetusEnchiridion, Vverified
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.EpictetusEnchiridion, Vverified
In every affair consider what precedes and what follows, and then undertake it.EpictetusEnchiridion, XXIX
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