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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle

November 12, 2016 Nate

“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle. Some things are within our control, and some things are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and can’t control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.”

Epictetus from Seeking Wisdom P. 104


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