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Epictetus Quotes: It’s time to stop being vague. If you wish to be an extraordinary person, if you wish to be wise, then you should explicitly identify the kind of person you aspire to become.
         

It’s time to stop being vague. If you wish to be an extraordinary person, if you wish to be wise, then you should explicitly identify the kind of person you aspire to become.


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Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.



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Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.



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If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well





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