“Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinion about the things.” — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Men are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is not things in themselves which trouble us, but our opinions of things. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
What disturbs and alarms man are not the things, but his opinions and fancies about the things. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
The beginning of philosophy is the recognition of the conflict between opinions. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
In a word, neither death, nor exile, nor pain, nor anything of this kind is the real cause of our doing or… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If anyone is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault... Nothing else is the cause of anxiety or loss of… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Do not so much be ashamed of that disgrace which proceeds from men's opinion as fly from that which comes from the… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Learn to distinguish what you can and can't control. Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, desires and the things that… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is better by assenting to truth to conquer opinion, than by assenting to opinion to be conquered by truth. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Here is the beginning of philosophy: a recognition of the conflicts between men, a search for their cause, a condemnation of mere… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
When you have decided that a thing ought to be done and are doing it, never avoid bein seen doing it, though… — 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
Be careful whom you associate with. It is human to imitate the habits of those with whom we interact. We inadvertently adopt… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, and desires and the demons that distract us from these goals. Outside of our… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Some things are up to us [eph' hêmin] and some things are not up to us. Our opinions are up to us,… — 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
![“Some things are up to us [eph' hêmin] and some things are not up to us. Our opinions are up to us, and our impulses, desires, aversions–in short, whatever is our own doing. Our bodies are not up to us, nor are our possessions, our reputations, or our public offices, or, that is, whatever is not…” quote by Epictetus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28e/epictetus-413_aversion_some-things-are-up-to-us-eph-h-min-and-s_162002.jpg)
