Epictetus, Golden Sayings 42

Has a man been raised to the tribuneship? Everyone that he meets congratulates him. One kisses him on the eyes, another on the neck, while the slaves kiss his hands. He goes home to find torches burning. He ascends to the Capitol to sacrifice.

Who has ever sacrificed for having had the right desires, or for having conceived such inclinations as Nature would have him? 

In truth, we thank the Gods for that wherein we place our happiness.