Epictetus Quotes (15+)

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has

Curb your desiredont set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need

It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.

Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.

“Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”