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

“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!’.”

“Remember that you ought to behave in life as you would at a banquet. As something is being passed around it comes to you; stretch out your hand, take a portion of it politely. It passes on; do not detain it. Or it has not come to you yet; do not project your desire to meet it, but wait until it comes in front of you. So act toward children, so toward a wife, so toward office, so toward wealth.”

“Is it not the same distance to God everywhere?”

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

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

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

“Don’t let negativity blind you to the good that still remains.”

“A young outcast will often feel that there is something wrong with himself, but as he gets older, grows more confident in who he is, he will adapt, he will begin to feel that there is something wrong with everyone else.”

“Convince yourself everyday that you are worthy of a good life. Let go of stress, breathe. Stay positive, all is well.”

“Every minute doing one thing is a minute not doing something else. Every choice is another choice not made another path grown over lost.”

“Have patience with your life. Eventually you will smile too.”

““Success is not a question of how much power or money you have acquired.”