If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.
EpictetusWisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they may. People behave as they will.
EpictetusAvoid banquets which are given by strangers an ignorant persons. But if there is ever occasion to join them, let your attention be carefully fixed, that you slip not into the manner of the vulgar (the uninstructed).
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