First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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Epictetus: “First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what…” — Idle Concepts
No. 314
A reflection attributed to Epictetus, published as edition No. 314 on Idle Concepts — a daily contemplative quote with space for anonymous reflection.
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