Epictetus Quotes

Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.

It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.

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

Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

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

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

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

If you seek truth, you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.