50. Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
Abide by them as they were laws, and as if you would be guilty of impiety by violating any of them.
Don't regard what anyone says of you, for this, after all, is no concern of yours.
Book: Handbook
Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Author: Epictetus
Chapter: Chapter Fifty (Chapter 50 of 53)
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50. Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
Abide by them as they were laws, and as if you would be guilty of impiety by violating any of them.
Don't regard what anyone says of you, for this, after all, is no concern of yours.