Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Stoic philosopher, former slave
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"If you wish to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things. Don't wish to be thought to know anything; and if you are thought to be somebody by others, distrust…"
Strange & Unusual"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things."
Humorous"Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Accept what is outside your control. Willingly do what needs to be done."
Strange & Unusual"He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at."
Strange & Unusual"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."
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