Actor Quote by Epictetus
“Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses: if short, then in a short one; if long, then in a long one. If it be His pleasure that you should enact a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, see that you act it well. For this is your business, to act well the given part. But to choose it belongs to Another.”
About This Quote
Source Discourses: Book I, Chapter 30, c. 108 AD
We must accept the roles assigned by fate and perform them excellently, recognizing that the choice of role belongs to a higher power.
In simple terms: Accept your role and do it well.
Key Takeaway
Do your best with the part given.
Themes
stoicism
acceptance
duty
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- personal challenges
- leadership
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
fate
role
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when assigned an undesirable role?
- Can you find meaning in any role?
A Different Perspective
Limited control over which role you receive may cause frustration.
