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4 Unknown Stoic Quotes to Help You Declutter Your Mind

4 Unknown Stoic Quotes to Help You Declutter Your Mind

Timeless Stoic wisdom for modern living.

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Bryan Dijkhuizen
Jan 31, 2024
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Once upon a time, in the bustling heart of ancient Rome, a Stoic philosopher named Epictetus taught a simple yet important lesson:

“We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.”

Fast forward to today, and this ancient wisdom still echoes true, especially in our modern, hectic lives — it’s amazing how a thought from centuries ago can so accurately capture the essence of our current struggles with mental clutter and constant distractions.

So here are 4 unknown Stoic quotes to help you declutter your mind.

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