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“To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.”

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Epictetus was a renowned Greek philosopher born in 55 AD and died in 135 AD. He founded the Stoic school of philosophy, emphasizing the importance of reason, morality, and self-control, which had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy. more

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Source: The Annotated Emerson

“It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others.”

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“Nothing troubles me. I offer no resistance to trouble - therefore it does not stay with me. On your side there is so much trouble. On mine there is no trouble at all. Come to my side.”

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“We can all learn to conquer hatred through love -drawing on the power released through the practice of meditation to throw all our weight, all our energy, and all our will on the side of what is patient, forgiving, and selfless in ourselves and others.”

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Author:Eknath Easwaran

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