Destroy desire completely for the present. For if you desir… - Epictetus

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Destroy desire completely for the present. For if you desire anything which is not in our power, you must be unfortunate

Epictetus

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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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So why take on the burden of matters which you cannot answer for? You are only making unnecessary problems for yourself.

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.

When I see someone in anxiety, I say to myself, What can it be that this fellow wants? For if he did not want something that was outside of his control, how could he still remain in anxiety?

Destroy desire completely for the present. For if you desire anything which is not in our power, you must be unfortunate - Epictetus

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