Enchiridion · Chapter 12

To Live Without Disturbance, Want Only What Is Up to You

1 verses · If you wish to make progress, abandon such thoughts as 'If I neglect my affairs, I'll have no income.' Better to die of hunger free from grief than live abundantly in turmoil.

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  If you wish to make progress, abandon the reasoning that says: 'If I neglect my affairs I…