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And be silent for the most pa...

And be silent for the most part, or else make only the most necessary remarks, and express these in few words. But rarely, and when occasion requires you to talk, talk, indeed, but about no ordinary topics. Do not talk about gladiators, or horseraces, or athletes, or things to eat or drink - topics that arise on all occasions; but above all, do not talk about people, either blaming, or praising, or comparing them.

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It is not a demonstration of ...

It is not a demonstration of kindness or friendship to the people we care about to join them in indulging in wrongheaded, negative feelings. We do a better service to ourselves and others by remaining detached and avoiding melodramatic reactions.

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You bear God within you, poor...

You bear God within you, poor wretch, and know it not.

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Anything worth putting off is...

Anything worth putting off is worth abandoning altogether.

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Freedom is the only worthy go...

Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.

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Within our control are our ow...

Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, and desires and the demons that distract us from these goals. Outside of our control are such things as what kind of body we have, whether or not we are born into wealth, and how we are regarded by others.

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Happiness and freedom begin w...

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.

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It is impossible for a man to...

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

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Nothing truly stops you. Noth...

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.

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Now is the time to get seriou...

Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. Once you have determined the spiritual principles you wish to exemplify, abide by these rules as if they were laws, as if it were indeed sinful to compromise them. Don't mind if others don't share your convictions. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer.

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It is our attitude toward eve...

It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which we can control. Nothing is by its own nature calamitous -- even death is terrible only if we fear it.

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If someone speaks badly of yo...

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

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It's so simple really: If you...

It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.

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Let silence be your general r...

Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words.

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Authentic happiness is always...

Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions.

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Try not to react merely in th...

Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.

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Freedom and happiness come fr...

Freedom and happiness come from understanding - and working with - our limits. Begin at once a program of self-mastery. Stick with your purpose. Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.

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You become what you give your...

You become what you give your attention to...If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.

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When something happens, the o...

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.

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What matters most is what sor...

What matters most is what sort of person you are becoming. Wise individuals care only about whom they are today and who they can be tomorrow.

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