"Happiness and freedom begin with a clear..." - Epictetus

🤲 Acceptance

“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle some things are within our control and some things are not”

— Epictetus

Clear acceptance of what we control and what we dont brings freedom.

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