Accounts Quote by Epictetus
“Wherever I go it will be well with me, for it was well with me here, not on account of the place, but of my judgments which I shall carry away with me, for no one can deprive me of these; on the contrary, they alone are my property, and cannot be taken away, and to possess them suffices me wherever I am or whatever I do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discourses, Epictetus, 2nd century AD
Personal judgment determines well‑being, not external circumstances; inner freedom is self‑owned and unassailable.
In simple terms: Your thoughts shape your happiness, not where you are.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilient thoughts.
Themes
philosophy
stoicism
inner freedom
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Coping with loss
- daily stress
- major life changes
- travel
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Self‑ownership
mental resilience
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice this in a stressful workday?
- What judgments are you clinging to?
A Different Perspective
External events can still impact emotions despite inner stance.
