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

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

“Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.”

“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!’.”

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

“Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.”

“If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, "He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.”

“Here is one quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.”

“You must train your intuition, you must trust the small voice inside you which tells you exactly what to say, what to decide.”

“You can observe a lot just by watching.”

“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody else has thought.”

“Respect should be earned by actions, and not acquired by years.”

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