God Quote by Epictetus — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Philosophy does not claim to secure for us anything outside our control. Otherwise it would be taking on matters that do not concern it. For as wood is the material of the carpenter, and marble that of the sculptor, so the subject matter of the art of life is the life of the self.”

“One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.”

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

“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.”

“One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.”

“Instead of telling God about your big problems, tell your problems about your big God.”

“The universe, which is not merely the stars and the moon and the planets, flowers, grass and trees, but other people, has evolved no terms for your existence, has made no room for you, and if love will not swing wide the gates, no other power will or can. And if one despairs-- as who has not?-- of human love, God's love alone is left.”

“There are no perfect human beings and even those who we pray such as Allah, Buddha, Jesus, Krishna among others, were not perfect.”

“She has man's brain--a brain that a man should have were he much gifted--and woman's heart. The good God fashioned her for a purpose, believe me when He made that so good combination.”

“Submitting seemed to me a lot like giving up. If God gave us the strength to bail- the gumption to try and save ourselves- isn't that what he wanted us to do?”

“That very breath wherewith they utter their complaints is a blessing and a fundamental one too for if God would withdraw that they were incapable of whatsoever else either have or desire.”