“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus · Discourses, Book III
“Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about the things.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion, Chapter 5
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion