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  1. Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks

    On the occasion of every accident {event} that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.
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  2. Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks

    Disease is an impediment to the body, but not to the will, unless the will itself chooses. Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will. And add this reflection on the occasion of everything that happens; for you will find it an impediment to something else, but not to yourself. X
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  3. Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks

    Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life. IX
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  4. Epictetus _ Enchiridion: Filibooks

    Remember then that if you think the things which are by nature slavish to be free, and the things which are in the power of others to be your own, you will be hindered, you will lament, you will be disturbed, you will blame both gods and men: but if you think that only which is your own to be your own, and if you think that what is another's, as it really is, belongs to another, no man will ever compel you, no man will hinder you, you will never blame any man, you will accuse no man, you will do nothing involuntarily {against your will}, no man will harm you, you will have no enemy, for you will not suffer any harm. If
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