Quotes by Epictetus

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.”

“If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonourable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.”

“When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.”

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”

“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.”

“Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”

“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.”

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”

“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”

“The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.”

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