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Epictetus
“Only the educated are free.”
Epictetus

Neal Stephenson
“Nell," the Constable continued, indicating through his tone of voice that the lesson was concluding, "the difference between ignorant and educated people is that the latter know more facts. But that has nothing to do with whether they are stupid or intelligent. The difference between stupid and intelligent people—and this is true whether or not they are well-educated—is that intelligent people can handle subtlety. They are not baffled by ambiguous or even contradictory situations—in fact, they expect them and are apt to become suspicious when things seem overly straightforward.”
Neal Stephenson, The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

Epictetus
“Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.”
Epictetus

Neal Stephenson
“Talent was not rare; the ability to survive having it was.”
Neal Stephenson, Quicksilver

Epictetus
“People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.”
Epictetus, Enchiridion

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