Epictetus

It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.

Epictetus

Let death be daily before your eyes, and you will never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.

Epictetus

Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.

Epictetus

Let silence be your general rule; or say only what is necessary and in few words.

Epictetus

Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.

Epictetus

On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

Epictetus

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

Epictetus

Philosophy does not claim to secure for us anything outside our control. Otherwise it would be taking on matters that do not concern it. For as wood is the material of the carpenter, and marble that of the sculptor, so the subject matter of the art of life is the life of the self.

Epictetus

Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.

Epictetus

Reason is not measured by size or height, but by principle.

Epictetus