Epictetus:

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

Context

Enchiridion, Chapter 33

Date / Period

c. 108 AD

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/45109/45109-h/45109-h.htm#link2H_4_0014

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