“Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion
“Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion