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- The good or ill of a man lies within his own will. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing? 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD), Discourses
 
- If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
- Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast. 
 - Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
 
 
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