Top 25 Quotes by Epictetus of 467 - Page 10

If you wish to be a writer, write.

Epictetus

Philosophical, Writing, Wish

In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for this own misdeeds.

Epictetus

Running, Anger, Men

Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.

Epictetus

Inspirational, Nature, Health

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2015). “Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion”, p.124, Lulu.com

It is no easy thing for a principle to become a man's own unless each day he maintains it and works it out in his life.

Epictetus

Men, One Day, Principles

Epictetus “The Golden Sayings of Epictetus”, Lulu.com

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

Epictetus

Life, Hope, Niece

Epictetus, George Long (2004). “Enchiridion”, p.41, Courier Corporation

It is a mark of a mean capacity to spend much time on the things which concern the body, such as much exercise, much eating, much drinking, much easing of the body, much copulation. But these things should be done as subordinate things: and let all your care be directed to the mind.

Epictetus

Time, Drinking, Mean

Epictetus, George Long (2004). “Enchiridion”, p.18, Courier Corporation

Truth is a thing immortal and perpetual, and it gives to us a beauty that fades not away in time, nor does it take away the freedom of speech which proceeds from justice; but it gives to us the knowledge of what is just and lawful, separating from them the unjust and refuting them.

Epictetus

Truth, Giving, Justice

Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.57, Courier Corporation

The cause of all human evils is the not being able to apply general principles to special cases.

Epictetus

Evil, Special, Principles

Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.295

Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig.

Epictetus

Inspirational, Patience, Greek Philosopher

Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.48

What is yours is to play the assigned part well. But to choose it belongs to someone else

Epictetus

Play, Wells

Epictetus, Nicholas P. White (1983). “The Handbook (The Encheiridion)”, p.16, Hackett Publishing

I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?

Epictetus

Men, Stay Positive, Choices

Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2016). “Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion”, p.197, Enhanced Media Publishing

Never say about anything, "I have lost it," but only "I have given it back." Is your child dead? It has been given back. Is your wife dead? She has been returned.

Epictetus

Death, Children, Wife

Epictetus (1967). “Epictetus: the Discourses as reported by Arrian, the Manual, and fragments”

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope.

Epictetus

Philosophical, Anchors, Childhood

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!

Epictetus

Mean, Giving, Give Me

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2015). “Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion”, p.125, Lulu.com

It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.

Epictetus

Love, Depressing, Pain

Epictetus (1944). “Epictetus: Discourses and Enchiridion”

And have you not received faculties which will enable you to bear all that happens to you? Have you not received greatness of spirit? Have you not received courage? Have you not received endurance?

Epictetus

Courage, Greatness, Endurance

Epictetus (2012). “Discourses (Books 1 and 2)”, p.15, Courier Corporation

He is a drunkard who takes more than three glasses though he be not drunk.

Epictetus

Philosophical, Glasses, Drunk

Epictetus (1807). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses in Four Books Preserved by Arrian, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.372

Although we can't control which roles are assigned to us, it must be our business to act our given role as best we possibly can and to refrain from complaining about it. Where ever you find yourself and in whatever circumstances, give an impeccable performance.

Epictetus

Motivational, Giving, Finding Yourself

Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

Epictetus

Inspirational, Happiness, Confidence

Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (2015). “Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion”, p.185, Lulu.com

We should not have either a blunt knife or a freedom of speech which is ill-managed.

Epictetus

Knives, Freedom Of Speech, Blunt

Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.57, Courier Corporation

These reasonings are unconnected: "I am richer than you, therefore I am better"; "I am more eloquent than you, therefore I am better." The connection is rather this: "I am richer than you, therefore my property is greater than yours;" "I am more eloquent than you, therefore my style is better than yours." But you, after all, are neither property nor style.

Epictetus

Style, Connections, Eloquent

Epictetus (2012). “The Handbook of Epictetus”, p.16, Simon and Schuster

It is difficulties that show what men are.

Epictetus

Life, Courage, Men

Epictetus (1967). “The Discourses as Reported by Arrian: The Manual, and Fragments”

If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, "He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.

Epictetus

Philosophy, Humility, Ignorant

Epictetus (2015). “The Enchiridion”, Xist Publishing