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He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.

He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.

Epictetus
God, Wisdom, Exercise
Epictetus (1877). “The Discourses of Epictetus: With the Encheiridion and Fragments”, p.433

Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcome.

Epictetus
Exercise, Effort, Outcomes

It is the sign of a dull mind to dwell upon the cares of the body, to prolong exercise, eating and drinking and other bodily functions. These things are best done by the way; all your attention must be given to the mind.

Epictetus
Drinking, Food, Exercise

So you wish to conquer in the Olympic Games, my friend? And I, too... But first mark the conditions and the consequences. You will have to put yourself under discipline; to eat by rule, to avoid cakes and sweetmeats; to take exercise at the appointed hour whether you like it or not, in cold and heat; to abstain from cold drinks and wine at your will. Then, in the conflict itself you are likely enough to dislocate your wrist or twist your ankle, to swallow a great deal of dust, to be severely thrashed, and after all of these things, to be defeated.

Epictetus
Wine, Exercise, Dust

Shall I show you the sinews of a philosopher? What sinews are those? - A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolutions; unerring decisions.

Epictetus
Philosophy, Exercise, Evil
"Discourses". Book by Epictetus. Book II, Chapter 8,

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