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"When acting, leave aside the worry about the result."

— Cleanthes

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Cleanthes is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Cleanthes

• "A person can change their destiny by changing their mental attitude."
• "The adaptable mind is the most valuable."
• "Act as if you are planting a seed, without certainty of the harvest."
• "It is better to cultivate virtue than to repress vice."
• "Moderation in all things is the best policy."

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