Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself. Epictetus View this quote
In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is most difficult of all things. Epictetus
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In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose. Epictetus
It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. Epictetus
It is more necessary to heal the soul than the body, for to die is better than to live a bad life. Epictetus
It is no easy thing for a principle to become a man’s own, unless each day he maintain it and hear it maintained, as well as work it out in life. Epictetus
It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements concerning them. Epictetus
It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them. Epictetus
It is unreasonable to think we can earn rewards without being willing to pay their true price. It is always our choice whether or not we wish to pay the price for life’s rewards. Epictetus
Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly. Epictetus
Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself. Epictetus
Philosopher from Ancient Greece
50 - 138AD
