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“If you are praised by others, be skeptical of yourself.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“Whenever misfortune befalls you, ask yourself how you would react if it were someone else in the same situation.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“Happiness has all that it wants, and resembling the well-fed, there shouldn’t be hunger or thirst.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 3.24.17”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“Hecato says, ‘I can teach you a love potion made without any drugs, herbs, or special spell—if you would be loved, love.’” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 9.6”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“If you wish to improve,” Epictetus once said, “be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters.”
― Stillness is the Key
― Stillness is the Key
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