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

“It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which we can control. Nothing is by its own nature calamitous -- even death is terrible only if we fear it.”

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

“What really frightens and dismays us is not external events themselves, but the way in which we think about them. It is not things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance.”

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

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

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

“I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.”

“Only do what your heart tells you.”

“Be like the flower, turn your face to the sun.”

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

“We must never forget that it is through our actions, words, and thoughts that we have a choice.”

“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”