Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well.
Stoic philosopher, former slave
Found in 1 providers: deepseek
Cross Reference
1 source
"You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will."
Strange & Unusual"For there is some use even in an ass, but not so much as in an ox: there is also use in a dog, but not so much as in a slave: there is also some use in a slave, but not so much as in citizens: there i…"
Controversial"Imagine a dog tied to a cart. If the dog wants to follow, it follows, adding its own will to the inevitable. But if the dog refuses to follow, it will be dragged along anyway."
Humorous"If you want to be a man of leisure, don't be a slave to your desires."
Humorous"Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that are not within our control."
HumorousPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
