When we blather about trivial things, we ourselves become trivial, for our attention gets taken up with trivialities. You become what you give your attention to.
EpictetusYou may be always victorious if you will never enter into any contest where the issue does not wholly depend upon yourself.
EpictetusA ship should not be held by a single anchor; neither should life depend upon a single hope.
EpictetusThe flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.
Epictetus