Black t-shirt, front: “First say to yourself what you would be.” Epictetus, in Roman capitals.

First Say to Yourself What You Would Be — Epictetus Quote T-Shirt

$32.00

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
XS	16½	27
S	18	28
M	20	29
L	22	30
XL	24	31
2XL	26	32

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% combed, ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz per square yard. Lightweight and pre-shrunk.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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New job, first morning. You sit in the parking lot for a minute and settle who's walking in there.

"First say to yourself what you would be."
— Epictetus
Discourses III.23. We check every line against a primary source.

Advice like this usually comes from someone who's had it easy. Epictetus was born enslaved. He taught that who you'd be was the one choice an owner couldn't make.

Wear it on day one.

Read the full story behind this quote: Epictetus: The Stoic Who Had Nothing and Knew Everything.

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First Say to Yourself What You Would Be — Epictetus Quote T-Shirt

$32.00