Be careful Quote by Epictetus
“Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses, Epictetus, c. 108 AD
Education and moral guidance outweigh material wealth; knowledge equips people to thrive, whereas riches alone cannot guarantee a good life.
In simple terms: Teaching is more valuable than money.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize learning over wealth.
Themes
education
wealth
wisdom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- public policy
- personal finance
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Stoicism
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance wealth creation with education?
- What personal sacrifices are worth making for knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Riches cannot replace the benefits of a well‑educated mind.
![“Be careful to leave your sons [and daughters] well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant." [in brackets: though I have only sons, I am--of course--someone's daughter]” quote by Epictetus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/62a/epictetus-413_children_be-careful-to-leave-your-sons-and-daught_131001.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
