When you are going to meet with any person, and particularly one of those who are considered to be in a superior condition, represent to yourself what Socrates or Zeno would have done in such circumstances, and you will have no difficulty in making a proper use of the occasion.
— Epictetus Ancient

Stoic philosopher, former slave

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Enchiridion, Chapter 33

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c. 108 AD

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Strange & Unusual

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