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________ Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things.

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Epictetus (c. 55 – c. 135 AD), born a slave, was a Greek Stoic philosopher. His words were recorded by his student Arrian in the Discourses and Enchiridion written in the early 2nd-century.

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Native Name: ΕΠΙΚΤΗΤΟΣ

Alternative Names: Epictetus of Hierapolis • Epiktetos

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No, I cannot escape death, but at least I can escape the fear of it – or do I have to die moaning and groaning too?

If then you desire (aim at) such great things, remember that you must not (attempt to) lay hold of them with a small effort; but you must leave alone some things entirely, and postpone others for the present.

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

________ Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things. - Epictetus

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