Epictetus

"Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life."

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Source: Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.4, Courier Corporation

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Epictetus

Epictetus

Philosopher

Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher known for his teachings on control and personal freedom, significantly influencing modern thought on resilience.

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