There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus
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More quotes by Epictetus
- We are not to give credit to the many, who say that none ought to be educated but the free but rather to the philosophers, who say that the well-educated alone are free.
- When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
- The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
- 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.