Poems List

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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Not things, but opinions about things, trouble men.

The Enchiridion of Epictetus (c. 125)

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“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.”
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“Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.”
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“Anyone who can make you angry becomes your master.”
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“You become what you give your attention to.”
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“Devote the rest of your life to making progress.”
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“Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves.”
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“Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.”
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“It is essential that we not respond impulsively… take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.”
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