All philosophy in two words - sustain and abstain.

Epictetus
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  1. Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

  2. No man is free who is not master of himself.

  3. If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, "He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.

  4. Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

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