As the touchstone which tries gold, but is not itself tried by the gold such is he, who has the standard of judgment.
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If you set your heart upon philosophy, you must straightway prepare yourself to be laughed at and mocked by many who will say Behold a philosopher arisen among us or How came you by that brow of scorn But do you cherish no scorn, but hold to those things which seem to you the best, as one set by God in that place. Remember too, that if you abide in those ways, those who first mocked you, the same shall afterwards reverence you but if you yield to them, you will be laughed at twice as much as before.Epictetus
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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When you have closed your doors, and darkened your room, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone God is within, and your genius is withinand what need have they of light to see what you are doing.
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Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.
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Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.
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Common and vulgar people ascribe all ills that they feel to others people of little wisdom ascribe to themselves people of much wisdom, to no one.
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