“The man who can walk away from what he desires, for the sake of what he must become, is a man no one can own.” - Epictetus

Sep 25, 2026 · 2:50 AM UTC

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I am walking away from booze… long time in the making
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"There is no peace for the man who has seen what he could have become."
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Discourses is a classic read I suggest all to embark upon. The full set.
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Reminds me of myself. Around a decade ago I wanted to be a streamer. Changed my legal name to The Streamer, had a Twitch channel called TheStreamer, and got hate gossiped and shunned by everyone on there. Became a trucker, deleted my Twitch, and I’m fine without it.
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Didn't apply to slaves in his lifetime, you idiot!
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No. That wording is not a genuine Epictetus quote. GROK
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haha im so used to modern life in all its amazing options. i don’t know if i could ever give it all up. Tons of things “own” me. good or bad for me i want. i wish to one too stop wanting and learn enlightenment.
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Easier said than done. I'm saving and retweeting though. As a reminder.
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Sit in meditation, it helps build your ability to transmute desire
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I swear I read his name as "Epikpekus" 😭😭
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Kinda sounds like the man desires to become what he must become, which is a desire he's not walking away from
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for the sake of the Truth, still it hurts, but it will not always be like that, one day we will not have to choose between two loves... Right! 😟🤭🌴🙏🩹🎵🎶
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You can develop this trait. Pick a few non-negotiable standards for the person you want to become and follow it to the best of your ability.
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Modern luxury is the ability to think clearly, sleep deeply, move slowly, and live peacefully in a world designed to prevent all four.
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That’s the kind of discipline most men never learn. Walking away from what you want so you can become who you’re meant to be — that’s real power. A man who can do that doesn’t belong to anyone.
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Freedom begins the moment your purpose becomes stronger than your cravings.
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Most people will spend a lifetime indulging in their desires only to regret it later when they realize giving up their desires was the price to become the best version of themselves.
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Thats why he is Epic EPICTETUS
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This describes @elonmusk perfectly.
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Freedom begins when desire stops making the decisions.:)
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E P I C T E T U S
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When one stops seeking comfort from the outside world, to become oneself becomes a sober yet lonely burden.
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In this he own himself Man vs himself (A silent war ) he shall fight is entire life He is free but yet he suffers because of BECOMING
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☕️✨🔔😎👊🏻
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A lot of freedom comes from being able to say no to what you want now for something bigger later.
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yes indeed Thanks for sharing...
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What about accountability lmao? Life isn’t just about “feelings”.
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His landlord disagrees.
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The hardest part may be deciding who you “ought to become” — and whether that ideal is truly yours or something you inherited from others. What desire would you give up for the person you want to become?
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the real flex is wanting something and still choosing your own peace over it. thats the kind of discipline they dont teach you.
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Nice 🌹🌺🥀💓
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@dhh Dave Chappelle and Comedy Central
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