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"It is not what happens to us, but how we react to what happens to us that matters."

— Epictetus

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Epictetus is one of the Stoic philosophers.

More quotes from Epictetus

• "He who is not content with little, is not content with anything."
• "Do the small things well, for thus is a great destiny made."
• "Keep in mind that all you possess is temporary."
• "Realize that the present moment is all you really have."
• "Do not be distressed by what you cannot change."

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