Epictetus

Freedom is the right to live as we wish.

Epictetus

Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.

Epictetus

He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.

Epictetus

If a man has reported to you, that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make any defense to what has been told you: but reply, The man did not know the rest of my faults, for he would not have mentioned these only.

Epictetus

If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.

Epictetus

If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you.

Epictetus

If they are wise, do not quarrel with them; if they are fools, ignore them.

Epictetus

If what charms you is nothing but abstract principles, sit down and turn them over quietly in your mind: but never dub yourself a philosopher.

Epictetus

In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for his own misdeeds.

Epictetus

In theory it is easy to convince an ignorant person; in actual life, men not only object to offer themselves to be convinced, but hate the man who has convinced them.

Epictetus