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

“Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”

“When any person harms you, or speaks badly of you, remember that he acts or speaks from a supposition of its being his duty. Now, it is not possible that he should follow what appears right to you, but what appears so to himself. Therefore, if he judges from a wrong appearance, he is the person hurt, since he too is the person deceived. For if anyone should suppose a true proposition to be false, the proposition is not hurt, but he who is deceived about it. Setting out, then, from these principles, you will meekly bear a person who reviles you, for you will say upon every occasion, "It seemed so to him.”

“Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.”

“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.”

“Freedom is the right to live as we wish.”

“Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself.”

“Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you won't do anything with it.”

“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.”

“You cannot change anything in your life with intention alone, which can become a watered-down, occasional hope that you'll get to tomorrow. Intention without action is useless.”

“I will prepare and some day my chance will come.”

“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.”