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From Epictetus: “The soul is like the bowl of water, with the soul’s impressions like the rays of light that strike the water. Now, if the water is disturbed, the light appears to be disturbed together with it — though of course it is not. So when someone loses consciousness, it is not the person’sContinue reading “Quote of the day 09/16/23”

From Epictetus: “In literature, too, it is not great achievement to memorize what you have read while not formulating an opinion of your own.”

From Epictetus: “Who, then, is the invincible human being? One who can be disconcerted by nothing that lies outside the sphere of choice.”

From Epictetus: “When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval.”

From Epictetus: “Restrict yourself to choice and refusal; and exercise them carefully, with discipline and detachment.”