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As you think, so you become.....Our busy minds are forever jumping to conclusions, manufacturing and interpreting signs that aren't there.

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Epictetus
Philosopher
Epictetus of Hierapolis
Mind
Jumping
Think
Signs
Thinking
Conclusion
Life
Busy
Minds
Aren
Interpreting
Forever
Conclusions
Become
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