What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are. - Epictetus - Quotesmemo.com

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If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me.

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Epictetus

What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational, People, Think, Way

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Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, and desires and the demons that distract us from these goals. Outside of our control are such things as what kind of body we have, whether or not we are born into wealth, and how we are regarded by others.

Body, Born, Desire, Desires, Goal

No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.

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What matters most is what sort of person you are becoming. Wise individuals care only about whom they are today and who they can be tomorrow.

Care, Person, Sort, Tomorrow, What Matters, Wise

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.

Best Friend, Company, Friendship, Keep, Uplift, Uplifting

Who exactly do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? What are your personal ideals? Whom do you admire? What are their special traits that you would make your own It's time to stop being vague. If you wish to be an extraordinary person, if you wish to become wise, then you should explicitly identify the kind of person you aspire to become. If you have a daybook, write down who you're trying to be, so that you can refer to this self-determination. Precisely describe the demeanor you want to adopt so that you may preserve it when you are by yourself or with other people.

Determination, Explicitly, Extraordinary, Ideals, Wise, Writing

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