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Epictetus Quotes: You only have to doze a moment, and all is lost. For ruin and salvation both have their source inside you.
         

You only have to doze a moment, and all is lost. For ruin and salvation both have their source inside you.


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You only have to doze a moment, and all is lost. For ruin and salvation both have their source inside you.
         



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