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From the Stoic philosopher Cleanthes of Assos’ (c. 330 BC – c. 230 BC) famous hymn to Zeus – a part found in Epictetus’ Enchiridion:
Lead me on, O Zeus, and thou Destiny,
To that goal long ago to me assigned.
I’ll follow readily but if my will prove weak;
Wretched as I am, I must follow still.
Fate guides the willing, but drags the unwilling.