Epictetus

Don’t seek that all that comes about should come about as you wish, but wish that everything that comes about should come about just as it does, and then you’ll have a calm and happy life.

Epictetus

Each man’s life is a kind of campaign, and a long and complicated one at that. You have to maintain the character of a soldier, and do each separate act at the bidding of the general.

Epictetus

Every place is safe to him who lives with justice.

Epictetus

Faced with pain, you will discover the power of endurance. If you are insulted, you will discover patience. In time, you will grow to be confident that there is not a single impression that you will not have the moral means to tolerate.

Epictetus

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

Epictetus

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

Epictetus

Focus not on what he or she does, but on keeping to your higher purpose. Your own purpose should seek harmony with nature itself. For this is the true road to freedom.

Epictetus

Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

Epictetus

Freedom is not archived by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.

Epictetus

Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

Epictetus