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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
If someone criticizes you and if its correct, correct yourself. If its not ignore
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If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible. epictetus
You will become invincible if you seek truth
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To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete. epictetus
A truly educated person will not blame others and himself for his misfortunes
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. epictetus
What to do if one wants to improve
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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. epictetus
Listen more than you speak
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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. epictetus
Wisdom lies in not worrying about those which are beyond the power of our will.
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Difficulties are things that show a person what they are. epictetus
Epictetus on difficulties
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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
An Epictetus quote
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. epictetus
First think, then act according to your thoughts
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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. epictetus
Be your best
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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
Good Looks, good heart and good soul are required for a good man
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Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. epictetus
One who has few wants is a real rich man
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All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way. epictetus
quote on tolerance
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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. epictetus
One who counts his blessings is a wise man
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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. epictetus
Associate yourself with those who contribute to your development.