"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what yo..." — Epictetus
Epictetus once said: "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
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Epictetus once said: "First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
Epictetus once said: "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
Seneca once said: "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
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Seneca once said: "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
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Seneca once said: "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.
Seneca once said: "Hang on to your youthful enthusiasms — you will be able to use them better when you are older...." Discover the deeper meaning and how to apply this wisdom.