Epictetus Quote: "It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks..." | The World Motivation

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

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

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

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

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

“Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.”

“Freedom is the right to live as we wish.”

“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.”

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

“Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they're yours.”

“The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp.”

“If you want to study yourself, look into the hearts of other people. If you want to study other people, look into your own heart.”

“You get peace of mind not by thinking about it or imagining it, but by quietening and relaxing the restless mind.”