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Epictetus Quotes: First learn the meaning of what you say and then speak.
         

First learn the meaning of what you say and then speak.


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First learn the meaning of what you say and then speak.
         



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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.



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Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.



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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.



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When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.



I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.



From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.



Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.



Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.



If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well





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