"Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you."
— Epictetus
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This is a call for unwavering integrity. Epictetus advises us to anchor our actions and beliefs in our highest principles, ignoring the distractions of social pressure or the chaotic behavior of others. True progress comes from maintaining focus on one's own virtuous path.