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Epictetus

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

Happiness

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Happiness comes from focusing only on what we can control and letting go of concerns about things we cannot change. By accepting this, we stop wasting energy on useless worries and find peace.

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