It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.— Epictetus
Epictetus Quotes
28 quotes by Epictetus
Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about things.— Epictetus
Only the educated are free.— Epictetus
People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.— Epictetus
What matters is not the event, but the response.— Epictetus
It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.— Epictetus
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.— Epictetus
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.— Epictetus
No man is free who is not master of himself.— Epictetus
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.— Epictetus
Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.— Epictetus
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.— Epictetus
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them.— Epictetus
If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.— Epictetus
Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.— Epictetus
It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.— Epictetus
Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are.— Epictetus
Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.— Epictetus
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.— Epictetus
Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.— Epictetus
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you.— Epictetus
How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?— Epictetus
Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go smoothly.— Epictetus
Caretake this moment. Immerse yourself in its particulars.— Epictetus
Curb your desire; don't set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need.— Epictetus
Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do.— Epictetus
People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them.— Epictetus
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.— Epictetus
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