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

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

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

“When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, 'I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men,' Epictetus replied, 'I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!’.”

“The philosopher's school, ye men, is a surgery: you ought not to go out of it with pleasure, but with pain. For you are not in sound health when you enter.”

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

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

“Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.”

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.”

“You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.”

“Having nothing, nothing can he lose.”

“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.”

“The only way to have a friend is to be one.”