Difficulties are things that show a person what they are. Epictetus difficultypersonshow Change image and share on social
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain. Epictetus abstainliephilosophy Change image and share on social
One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. Epictetus desireendeavorexcel Change image and share on social
No greater thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen. Epictetus answerbearblossom share on social
People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them. Epictetus disturbpeoplething Change image and share on social