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NJAnon ago

“Don’t hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” Epictetus

satisfyinghump ago

I've always read this as: instead of worrying about what a to come tomorrow, hone your weapons/fighting abilities in preparation.

RedditHasDied ago

The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war, as the saying goes.

CuntyLegbeard ago

Actual source;

"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, Book VII, (8), (c. 161 - 180 AD)

RogerByam ago

Thanks for adding this.

Here's an online text.

Othmar_Regin ago

It would be nice to again have rulers this smart

Seventh_Jim ago

Rule yourself then. Choose leaders rather than masters.

RogerByam ago

Too true.

RogerByam ago

Source.

CuntyLegbeard ago

thats not the source

RogerByam ago

You're right. I meant "image sourced from...".