“It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.”
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
“You become what you give your attention to.”
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
“The willing are led by fate, the reluctant are dragged.”
― Hymn to Zeus
― Hymn to Zeus
“If someone tried to take control of your body and make you a slave, you would fight for freedom. Yet how easily you hand over your mind to anyone who insults you. When you dwell on their words and let them dominate your thoughts, you make them your master.”
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
― The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.”
― Discourses and Selected Writings
― Discourses and Selected Writings
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