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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 101 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 101

Deliberate much before saying or doing anything, for you will not have the power of recalling what has been said or done.
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Think carefully before you speak or act, since you cannot take back what has been said or done. Slow down before committing yourself.

Older wording

“recalling”
— taking back

Themes and situations

  • Speech and silence
  • Self-discipline and habit
  • Anger
  • Preparing for difficulty
  • Judgements and impressions
  • Being angry with someone
  • A hard decision

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