Omar Ahsan

“If you pin your hopes on things outside your control, taking upon yourself things which rightfully belong to others, you are liable to stumble, fall, suffer, and blame both gods and men. But if you focus your attention only on what is truly your own concern, and leave to others what concerns them, then you will be in charge of your interior life. No one will be able to harm or hinder you. You will blame no one, and have no enemies.”
― Epictetus, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life

“There are some things no one can bear. I meddled in all the possible futures I could create until, finally, they created me.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune Messiah

“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who insults you. When you dwell on their words and let them dominate your thoughts, you make them your master.”
― Epictetus, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life

“A child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth”
― African Proverb