All Epictetus Quotes
- If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you… Accusation
- If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase. Advice
- In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for this own misdeeds. Anger
- No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage. Advantage
- Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new. Capable
- When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is… Alone
- The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight. Delight
- It is difficulties that show what men are. Courage
- Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall. Appear
- It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it. Body
- Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. the forgiveness… According
- Men are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen. Disturbed
- Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none. Any
- The good or ill of a man lies within his own will. Good
- Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control. Sickness may challenge your body. But are… Affected
- What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn… Already Knows
- 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 part;… Allowed
- We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them. Always Choose
- To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy. Comfortable
- When you let go of your attention for a little while, do not think you may recover it whenever you please. Attention