Epictetus/influence/acting

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“The private life of one man shall be a more illustrious monarchy,—more formidable to its enemy, more sweet and serene in its influence to its friend, than any kingdom in history. For a man, rightly viewed, comprehendeth the particular natures of all men.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

“I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)