Enchiridion  
Epictetus

Summary

Timeless lessons from an Ancient Greek philosopher

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Notes

Some things are in our control, others are not. Don’t worry about the ones that are not

You are but an appearance and not absolutely the thing you appear to be

Men are disturbed not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regards to external things

Remember that you are an actor in a drama, and you’re the author

If a person gave your body to a stranger he met on his way, you would certainly be angry. Do you feel no shame in handing over your own mind to be confused or mystified by anyone who verbally attacks you?

Be for the most part silent, or speak what is necessary in few words

Avoid frequent and excessive mention of your own actions and dangers

Do not show theorems to the unlearned but the actions produced by them after being digested‍

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