Practice and Habituation

From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Philosophy is practical training; habits are countered by contrary habits, and assent to impressions must be deliberately practiced.
Chapter 51

'How long will you delay to think yourself worthy of the best things?... You are no longer a youth, but already a full-grown man.' Urgency of practice.

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Chapter 10

On every occasion, ask what faculty you have for dealing with it: endurance for pain, self-restraint for desire, patience for abuse.

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