bitcoineur on Nostr: “Remember, then, if you deem what is by nature slavish to be free, and what is not ...

“Remember, then, if you deem what is by nature slavish to be free, and what is not your own to be yours, you will be shackled and miserable, blaming both gods and other people. But if you deem as your own only what is yours, and what belongs to others as truly not yours, then no one will ever be able to coerce or to stop you, you will find no one to blame or accuse, you will do nothing against your will, you will have no enemy, no one will harm you, because no harm can affect you."

- Epictetus, Enchiridion, 1.3


This quote from Epictetus aligns with our eternal search for #freedom by emphasizing the importance of true liberty, which comes from owning only what is rightfully yours and not blaming external factors for one's misfortunes. It also echoes #Bitcoin first principles of owning your own wealth and not trusting any centralized authority with control over your assets, as relying on anything controlled by a centralized government leads to shackles and misery.

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