Some things are up to us, and some things are not up to us. - Epictetus

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Some things are up to us, and some things are not up to us.

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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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whether it concerns the things which are within our own power or those which are not; and if it concerns anything beyond our power, be prepared to say that it is nothing to you.

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.

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Some things are up to us, and some things are not up to us. - Epictetus

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