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Results from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations:

The good or ill of a man lies within his own will.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD), Discourses
If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.
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Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
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