Inspiration 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.”

“Practice yourself, for heavens sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.”

“For in this Case, we are not to give Credit to the Many, who say, that none ought to be educated but the Free; but rather to the Philosophers, who say, that the Well-educated alone are free.”

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

“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.”

“Whatever happens, take responsibility.”

“In a controversy the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.”

“Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.”

“A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.”

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

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”