First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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EpictetusDiscourses, Book III
About Epictetus
Former slave turned Stoic teacher whose lessons were recorded in the Discourses. (c. 50-135)
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- Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things.Enchiridion 5
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- Practice yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things; and thence proceed to greater.Discourses, Book I
- It is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.Discourses, Book II
- If you would be a good reader, read; if a writer, write.Discourses, Book II
- For it is not death or pain that is to be feared, but the fear of pain or death.Discourses, Book II
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