Epictetus Quotes

If I can acquire money and also keep myself modest and faithful and magnanimous, point out the way, and I will acquire it.

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• If I can acquire money and also keep myself modest and faithful and magnanimous, point out the way, and I will acquire it.

  

  Epictetus
  • Money
  • Faithful
  • Point Out