Suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable, or from neglecting what is within our power.
Stoic philosopher, former slave
Various Stoic collections
c. 1st-2nd Century AD
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"If you wish to improve, be content to appear foolish or stupid."
Controversial"Think of yourself as a slave, and you will not be disturbed by anything that happens to you."
Shocking"Never say about anything, 'I have lost it,' but only 'I have given it back.' Is your child dead? It is given back. Is your wife dead? She is given back. Is your estate taken from you? Is not this also…"
Strange & Unusual"Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own resources. The challenges to our spirit are not to be avoided, but embraced."
Shocking"If you want to be a writer, write."
Controversial