Epictetus:

Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice – now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! You aren't a child anymore. The sooner you set yourself to your spiritual program, the happier you will be.

— Epictetus Ancient

Stoic philosopher, former slave

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Discourses and Selected Writings

Date / Period

c. 1st-2nd Century AD

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