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" If you win the adoration of others by pretending to be someone you’re not, you may gain celebrity or high office—but you will lose out on the fulfillment of a life best-suited to your attributes and abilities. "

Epictetus , The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life (Stoic Philosophy Book 1)


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Epictetus quote : If you win the adoration of others by pretending to be someone you’re not, you may gain celebrity or high office—but you will lose out on the fulfillment of a life best-suited to your attributes and abilities.