Don’t live by your own rules, but in harmony with Nature.
Epictetus
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Do not pray for anything in particular for…
Do not pray for anything in particular for yourselves. How do you know what is good for you?
Pythagoras
Accept all that happens even that which is…
Accept all that happens, even that which is unpleasant, because everything is a part of the health of the universe and the wealth of God.
Marcus Aurelius
Look closely Know yourself Question your genius Do…
Look closely. Know yourself. Question your genius. Do nothing without God, whether He teaches you by making you great or greatly plaguing you. This is the philosopher’s way; to be flogged like an ass and to love those who beat him, to be the father and brother of all humility.
Epictetus
Happiness comes from understanding one basic principle Some…
Happiness comes from understanding one basic principle. Some things are within our control and some things are not. Our opinions, ambitions, desires, and aversions are in our control. We can change the contents of our inner character. Our body, wealth, fame, and social status are not in our control. They are external to us and not our concern.
Epictetus