Circumstances don’t make the man, they only reveal him to himself. Epictetus View this quote
Man is troubled not by events, but by the meaning he gives them. Epictetus
Epictetus
Never depend on the admiration of others for self-satisfaction. It is a fact of life that other people, even people who love you, will not necessarily agree with your ideas, understand you always, or share your enthusiasms. Epictetus
No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind. Epictetus
Nothing is in reality either pleasant or unpleasant by nature but all things become so through habit. Epictetus
One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models. Epictetus
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will. Epictetus
To live a life of virtue, match up your thoughts, words, and deeds. Epictetus
Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new. Epictetus
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. Epictetus
When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it. Epictetus
Philosopher from Ancient Greece
50 - 138AD
