It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
EpictetusDo not strive for things occurring to occur as you wish, but wish the things occurring as they occur, and you will flow well.
EpictetusSeek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.
Epictetus