In order to protect ourselves we must live like doctors and be continually treating ourselves with reason.

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"Wealth is able to buy the pleasures of eating, drinking and other sensual pursuits-yet can never afford a cheerful spirit or freedom from sorrow."

- Gaius Musonius Rufus

Happiness

"Husband and wife should come together to craft a shared life, procreating children, seeing all things as shared between them-with nothing withheld or private to one another-not even their bodies."

- Gaius Musonius Rufus

Relationships

"The soul is trained for courage when we show patience under hardships."

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Courage

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

- Gaius Musonius Rufus

Learning

"You will earn the respect of all if you begin by earning the respect of yourself. Don’t expect to encourage good deeds in people conscious of your own misdeeds."

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Self-confidence

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"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line."

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"Tuesday proves you are resilient, no matter how the week began. You deserve some self-love."

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"When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier."

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