Neither the victories of the Olympic Games nor those achieved in battles make the man happy. The only victories that make him happy are those achieved against himself. Temptations and tests are combats. You have beaten one, two, many times; still fight. If you defeat at last you will be happy your entire life, as if you have always defeated.
EpictetusThe people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
EpictetusIt is better to die of hunger having lived without grief and fear, than to live with a troubled spirit, amid abundance
Epictetus