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

“Philosophy does not promise to secure anything external for man, otherwise it would be admitting something that lies beyond its proper subject-matter. For as the material of the carpenter is wood, and that of statuary bronze, so the subject-matter of the art of living is each person's own life.”

“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.”

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

“Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Which is why it is essential that we not respond impulsively to impressions; take a moment before reacting, and you will find it easier to maintain control.”

“No man is free who is not master of himself.”

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”

“Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.”

“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.”

“Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”

“With every experience, you alone are painting your own canvas, thought by thought, choice by choice.”

“I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.”