An idea from Discourses and Enchiridion

When a strong pull hits you, make it wait: “Appearances, wait for me a little: let me see who you are, and what you are about: let me put you to the test.” Then bring in a better picture to push the first one out.

From Discourses and Enchiridion by Epictetus

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