Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If you set your heart upon philosophy, you must straightway prepare yourself to be laughed at and mocked by many who will… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Never call yourself a philosopher, nor talk a great deal among the unlearned about theorems, but act conformably to them. Thus, at… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Embrace reality. Think about what delights you - the small luxuries on which you depend, the people whom you cherish most. But… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Remember that you are in actor in a play of such a kind that the author chooses...For this is your duty, to… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If a man is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault, for God made all men to be happy. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be… — 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
If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you,… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone;… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Nothing outside the will can hinder or harm the will; it can only harm itself. If then we accept this, and, when… — 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
When any person treats you ill or speaks ill of you, remember that he does this or says this because he thinks… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses: if short, then in a short… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Remember that you ought to behave in life as you would at a banquet. As something is being passed around it comes… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Remember that you are an actor in a play, and that the Playwright chooses the manner of it: If he wants you… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty, remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic… — 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
