“ It is to find fault with neither God nor man; it is to refuse to allow yourself to be overwhelmed by what is happening, and to await death bravely and in the right way, and to do what you’re told; when your doctor arrives, don’t be afraid of what he might say, and don’t rejoice too greatly if he says, ‘Things are going nicely for you.’ For what is good in what he is telling you? ”
 Epictetus, Discourses (2nd century). copy citation