It's not things that upset us, but our judgment about things.
Quote of the Week 9
"It's not things that upset us, but our judgment about things."
Triggered by the following tweet:
3 Stoic Oneliners To Beat Anxiety:
— Daily Stoic (@dailystoic) February 24, 2024
1. “It's not things that upset us, it's our judgment about things.” — Epictetus
2. “We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” — Seneca
3. “Make the best use of what is in your power, take the rest as it happens.” — Epictetus
See also "Discourses of Epictetus: Book Summary, Key Lessons and Best Quotes":
"It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them."
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