We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is hard to combine and unite these two qualities, the carefulness of one who is affected by circumstances, and the intrepidity… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to… — 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
Two principles we should always have ready — that there is nothing good or evil save in the will; and that we… — 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
Everything has two handles,-one by which it may be borne; another by which it cannot. — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Everything has two handles; the one soft and manageable, the other such as will not endure to be touched. If then your… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
Neither the victories of the Olympic Games nor those achieved in battles make the man happy. The only victories that make him… — 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
