Monday, August 31, 2009

Epictetus, The Enchiridion sections 9 , 10 & 28

Epictetus, The Enchiridion

Nine
Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.

Ten
Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to your ability to choose, unless that is your choice. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to your ability to choose. Say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens, then you will see such obstacles as hindrances to something else, but not to yourself.


Twenty Eight
If a person gave your body to any stranger he met on his way, you would certainly be angry. And do you feel no shame in handing over your own mind to be confused and mystified by anyone who happens to verbally attack you?





These are Still Yet, Taking Me a Long Time to Turn from Platitude to Principle!

Bill

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