Epictetus. (c.A.D. 50c.A.D. 138). The Golden Sayings of Epictetus. The Harvard Classics. 190914. |
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| That is the true athlete, that trains himself to resist such outward impressions as these. | 1 |
| Stay, wretched man! suffer not thyself to be carried away! Great is the combat, divine the task! you are fighting for Kingship, for Liberty, for Happiness, for Tranquillity. Remember God: call upon Him to aid thee, like a comrade that stands beside thee in the fight. | 2 |
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