Creatures Quote by Epictetus
“To a reasonable creature, that alone is insupportable which is unreasonable; but everything reasonable may be supported.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Enchiridion, Epictetus, c. 108 AD
Reasonable beings find some things unbearable, yet all reasonable things can be justified.
In simple terms: Reasonable people struggle with some truths, but can support all reasonable ideas.
Accept discomfort while seeking rational justification.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Ethical decision‑making
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unreasonable beliefs limit you?
- How can you reconcile conflicting reasonable ideas?
Reasonable ideas may clash, causing internal tension.