770 Quotes by Epictetus

Death is not dreadful or else it would have appeared dreadful to Socrates.

If you meet temptation, use self-control; if you meet pain, use fortitude; if you meet revulsion, use patience.

It doesn’t take much to lose everything, just a little departure from reason.

Why are you pestering me, pal? My own evils are enough for me.

Wherefore it is a shame for man to begin and to leave off where the brutes do. Rather he should begin there, and leave off where Nature leaves off in us: and that is at contemplation, and understanding, and a manner of life that is in harmony with herself. See then that ye die not without being spectators of these things.

Practice yourself in little things, and thence proceed to greater.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well.

Fortify yourself with moderation; for this is an impregnable fortress.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.