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We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.

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Epictetus
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Epictetus of Hierapolis
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It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies.
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First tell yourself what you want to be, then do what you need to do.
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We must be afraid of neither poverty nor exile nor imprisonment of fear itself only should we be afraid.
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Your master is he who controls that on which you have set your heart or wish to avoid.
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No great thing is created suddenly.
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Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be long. If he wishes you to represent a poor man, do so heartily if a cripple, or a magistrate, or a private man, in each case act your part with honor.
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