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Never say of anything I have lost it, only say that I have given it back.

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Epictetus
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Epictetus of Hierapolis
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Ask yourself: Does this appearance (of events) concern the things that are within my own control or those that are not? If it concerns anything outside your control, train yourself not to worry about it.
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Act well your given part the choice rests not with you.
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The best place to get help is from yourself.
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