Control, trust, focus... Matt Parrett Student of life and technology. More posts by Matt Parrett. Matt Parrett 4 Oct 2020 • 1 min read View this post on Instagram Stoic wisdom on control, desire, and patience: . We must concern ourselves absolutely with the things that are under our control and entrust the things not in our control to the universe. — Gaius Musonius Rufus . Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, but by the removal of desire. — Epictetus (Discourses, 108 A.D) . If it has not reached you yet, don’t let your desire run ahead of you, be patient until your turn comes. — Epictetus (Enchiridion) . #inspiration #motivation #stoic #wisdom #control #desire #patience #quotes A post shared by Brave Path (@bravepath) on May 4, 2018 at 2:11pm PDT