Desolate

“Sickness is a problem for the body, not the mind — unless the mind decides that it is a problem. Lameness, too, is the body's problem, not the mind's. Say this to yourself whatever the circumstance and you will find without fail that the problem pertains to something else, not to you.”
― Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings

“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.”
― Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings

“It is unrealistic to expect people to see you as you see yourself.”
― Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness

“Never depend on the admiration of others. There is no strength in it. Personal merit cannot be derived from an external source. It is not to be found in your personal associations, nor can it be found in the regard of other people. It is a fact of life that other people, even people who love you, will not necessarily agree with your ideas, understand you, or share your enthusiasms. Grow up! Who cares what other people think about you!”
― Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness