First say to yourself what you would be and then do what you have to do.

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.

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

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