The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. Epictetus bearconstituteforbear Change image and share on social
Is freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish? Nothing else. Epictetus freedomlive Change image and share on social
To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete. Epictetus accusebegincomplete share on social
Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire. Epictetus controldesireenjoyment Change image and share on social
Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee. Epictetus controlpassionthou Change image and share on social
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. Epictetus callcompanykey Change image and share on social
There is nothing good or evil save in the will. Epictetus evilgoodsave Change image and share on social
We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral. Epictetus easyimmorallie Change image and share on social
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world. Epictetus amplemasterregard Change image and share on social