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"If you do not want to be frustrated, do not cling to things you cannot control."

— Epictetus

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Epictetus is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Epictetus

• "Pay attention to this: you must not be disturbed by what is outside of your control."
• "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."
• "True freedom is living as you wish."
• "Difficulty shows what men are."
• "Wealth consists much more in enjoyment than in possession."

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