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"Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them."
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"And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on."

"The only disability in life is a bad attitude."

"Ask yourself and become more aware-are you . . . Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance? Looking for, dwelling on, and obsessing over the negative? Being grumpy, negative, and infecting others with your bad attitude or victim mentality?"
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"When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, 'I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men,' Epictetus replied, 'I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!'."

"No greater thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen."

"Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed."

"Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them."

"To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete."

"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 easier to maintain control."
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