Don’t give in to second thoughts, because no one who wavers will make progress - Epictetus

If you decide to do something, don’t shrink from being seen doing it, even if the majority of people disapprove. If you’re wrong to do it, then you should shrink from doing it altogether; but if you’re right, then why worry how people will judge you?

28. If a person gave your body to any stranger he met on his way, you would certainly be angry. And do you feel no shame in handing over your own mind to be confused and mystified by anyone who happens to verbally attack you?

Stop honouring externals, quit turning yourself into the tool of mere matter, or of people who can supply you or deny you those material things.