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~ Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. ~

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~ A ship ought not to be held by one anchor, nor life by a singe hope. ~

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~ Freedom is the right to live as we wish. ~

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~ Confident because of our caution ~

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~ We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~

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~ The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things ~

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~ What is the first business of philosophy? To part with self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn what he thinks that he already knows ~

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~ It is the sign of a dull mind to dwell upon the cares of the body, to prolong exercise, eating and drinking, and other bodily functions. These things are best done by the way; all your attention must be given to the mind. ~

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~ First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~

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~ There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. ~

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~ It is difficulties that show what men are ~

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~ All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain ~

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~ Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed. ~

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~ It is difficulties that show what men are ~

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~ First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. ~

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