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“VIII. Now that you have taken upon yourself the names of good, modest, and true, as well as the terms emphron (ἔμφρων; intent and thoughtful), symphron (σύμφρων; ready and accepting), and hyperphron (ὑπέρφρων; transcending and detached), be careful not to act in a way that contradicts them. If you do, quickly return to living in line with these qualities. Remember that emphron (ἔμφρων) refers to mindful and attentive observation of whatever comes your way, without distraction. Symphron (σύμφρων) means being ready to accept whatever fate, guided by the universal nature, brings to you. Hyperphron (ὑπέρφρων) represents a mindset that rises above physical pain, pleasure, honor, and even death, treating these as indifferent, and unworthy of a wise person’s concern.”
― NR Publishers, Meditations - Marcus Aurelius