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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 89 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 89

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
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A ship should not depend on one small anchor, and your life should not hang on a single hope. Keep alternatives so one disappointment cannot leave you adrift.

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  • Preparing for difficulty
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Resilience and endurance
  • Peace of mind
  • Anxiety about the future
  • A career setback

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