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Enchiridion · Chapter 2

On Desire and Aversion

1 verses · Suspend desire entirely for now, and direct aversion only toward what is within your power. Wanting what cannot be commanded brings misery; fearing only vice keeps you free.

Chapter 2

Περὶ ὀρέξεως καὶ ἐκκλίσεως

Peri orexeōs kai ekkliseōs