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A MEDITATION

“ Some things are up to us and some things are not up to us.

— Epictetus

Enchiridion 1.1

On control

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A reflection

Epictetus's opening line, and probably the most useful sentence in all of philosophy. Your effort, your honesty, your attention — up to you. The outcome, the weather, the other person's mood — not up to you. Sort your energy accordingly.

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