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Epictetus Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD)
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Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.

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.

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

No man is free who is not master of himself.



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

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

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?

If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.

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