infinite opportunity and the reserve clause

This promotion is nothing to me.”

they did it because they thought they were doing something good for themselves.

Remember, nothing can be bad for you if you do what is right according to your nature and do your best to accept your circumstances.

Remember that the pleasure includes both the moment you do it and your feelings about yourself after the fact. This practice will help you overcome initial impulses and make a more reasoned choice.

“You are just an appearance and not the thing you claim to be”

Wisdom, “the science of what ought or ought not to be done.” •Courage, “the science of what ought or ought not be tolerated.” •Justice, “the science of what ought and ought not be distributed.” •Moderation, “the science of what ought or ought not to be chosen.”

if they really grasp Stoicism, they might choose to let the dessert pass even though it arrives. That Stoic, Epictetus claims, is worthy of ruling with the gods!

•Whom do you see when you imagine your best self? •What is standing between you and this “other” you? •What steps can you take to come closer to this vision?