Do not get too attached to life for it is like a sailor's leave on the shore and at any time, the captain may sound the horn, calling you back to ete… - Epictetus

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Do not get too attached to life for it is like a sailor's leave on the shore and at any time, the captain may sound the horn, calling you back to eternal darkness.

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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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Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it is easier to maintain control.

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