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  • Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.

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    Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.4, Courier Corporation

  • I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?

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    Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2016). “Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion”, p.197, Enhanced Media Publishing

  • Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.

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    Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.316

  • Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

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    Epictetus (1807). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses in Four Books Preserved by Arrian, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.377

  • Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble.

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    Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.57, Courier Corporation

  • Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

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    Epictetus (2016). “The Philosophy of Epictetus: Golden Sayings and Fragments”, p.87, Courier Dover Publications

  • Contentment comes not so much from great wealth as from few wants.

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Epictetus

  • Born: 55
  • Died: 135
  • Occupation: Philosopher
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