A Quote by Epictetus

It is hard to combine and unite these two qualities, the carefulness of one who is affected by circumstances, and the intrepidity of one who heeds them not. But it is not impossible: else were happiness also impossible.

Epictetus

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Epictetus
Greek - Philosopher
50 - 138

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