Wisdom from Epictetus

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1. Mike Zerbel
   December 27, 2017 @ 1:19 pm

   I read some of his Enchiridion (that this motto refers to). I think there is a reincarnating of Epictetusness in Fredness. Here’s two short passages to illustrate!

   8. Ask not that events should happen as you will, but let your will be that events should happen as they do, and you shall have peace.

   9. Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to the will, unless the will consent. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to the will. Say this to yourself at each event that happens, for you shall find that though it hinders something else it will not hinder you.

   • Fred Davis
     December 27, 2017 @ 2:05 pm

     He is absolutely GREAT! Thanks, Mike!♥