9. Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to your ability to choose, unless that is your choice.
Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to your ability to choose.
Say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens, then you will see such obstacles as hindrances to something else, but not to yourself.
Book: Handbook
Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Author: Epictetus
Chapter: Chapter Nine (Chapter 9 of 53)
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9. Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to your ability to choose, unless that is your choice.
Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to your ability to choose.
Say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens, then you will see such obstacles as hindrances to something else, but not to yourself.