It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word,… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Freedom isn't the right or ability to do whatever you please. Freedom comes from understanding the limits of our own power and… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
To pay homage to beauty is to admire Nature; to admire Nature is to worship God — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Happiness and personal fulfillment are the natural consequences of doing the right thing. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Consider first the nature of the business in hand; then examine thy own nature, whether thou hast strength to undertake it. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
“Thus Epicurus also, when he designs to destroy the natural fellowship of mankind, at the same time makes use of that which… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Concerning the Gods, there are those who deny the very existence of the Godhead; others say that it exists, but neither bestirs… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Focus not on what he or she does, but on keeping to your higher purpose. Your own purpose should seek harmony with… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
The universe is but one great city, full of beloved ones, divine and human, by nature endeared to each other. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
“Such was, and is, and will be the nature of the universe, and it isn’t possible that things should come into being… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Nothing is in reality either pleasant or unpleasant by nature but all things become so through habit — 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 Image
Practice yourself, for heaven's sake in little things, and then proceed to greater. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
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 Image
We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“For it is not death or pain that is to be feared, but the fear of pain or death.” — Epictetus Copy Share Image
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 Image
