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

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

“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.”

“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.”

“Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people's weaknesses. Avoid being one of the mob who indulges in such pastimes. Your life is too short and you have important things to do. Be discriminating about what images and ideas you permit into your mind. If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest. It is the easiest thing in the world to slide imperceptibly into vulgarity. But there's no need for that to happen if you determine not to waste your time and attention on mindless pap.”

“It is much better to die of hunger unhindered by grief and fear than to live affluently beset with worry, dread, suspicion and unchecked desire.”

“I begin with an idea and then it becomes something else.”

“When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”

“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.”

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”

“You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.”

“The soul is healed by being with children.”