Epictetus: Be not hurried away by excitement, but say, "Semblance, wait for me a little…
Be not hurried away by excitement, but say, "Semblance, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you.
In today’s wordsDon't be swept away by excitement; say, "Appearance, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you stand for. Let me test you."
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