“ If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods. ”
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“ What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows. ”
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“ Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent. ”
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“ When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing? ”
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“ When then a man irritates you, you must know that it is your own opinion which has irritated you. ”
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“ It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. ”
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“ Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly. ”
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“ If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible. ”
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“ If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. ”
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“ The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going. ”
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“ It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death. ”
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“ The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. ”
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“ It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them. ”
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“ He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ”
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“ Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. ”
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“ The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things. ”
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“ He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. ”
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“ It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. ”
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“ First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ”
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“ It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. ”
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“ It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. ”
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“ Just keep in mind: the more we value things outside our control, the less control we have. ”
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