Avoid banquets which are given by strangers an ignorant persons. But if there is ever occasion to join them, let your attention… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
And be silent for the most part, or else make only the most necessary remarks, and express these in few words. But… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
What is a good person? One who achieves tranquillity by having formed the habit of asking on every occasion, "what is the… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
At every occasion in your life, do not forget to commune with yourself and ask of yourself how you can profit by… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
“We are at the mercy of whoever wields authority over the things we either desire or detest. If you would be free, then, do… — Epictetus Copy Share
Practice yourself, for heaven's sake in little things, and then proceed to greater. — Epictetus Copy Share
When men are unhappy, they do not imagine they can ever cease to be so; and when some calamity has fallen on them, they… — Epictetus Copy Share
We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us. — Epictetus Copy Share
You know yourself what you are worth in your own eyes; and at what price you will sell yourself. For men sell themselves at… — Epictetus Copy Share
Crows pick out the eyes of the dead, when the dead have no longer need of them; but flatterers mar the soul of the… — Epictetus Copy Share
As a man, casting off worn out garments taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body, entereth into ones that are new. — Epictetus Copy Share
If you would improve, submit to be considered wihout sense and foolish with respect to externals. Wish to be considered to know nothing; and… — Epictetus Copy Share
“For it is not death or pain that is to be feared, but the fear of pain or death.” — Epictetus Copy Share
What else can I do, a lame old man, but sing hymns to God? If I were a nightingale, I would do the nightingale's… — Epictetus Copy Share
“Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness” — Epictetus Copy Share
