Epictetus Quotes (15+)

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

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

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

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

If you wish to be a writer, write.

Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

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

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonourable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

Curb your desire—don’t set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

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