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Epictetus Quotes - Page 15

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Wherever I go it will be well with me, for it was well with me here, not on account of the place, but of my judgments which I shall carry away with me, for no one can deprive me of these; on the contrary, they alone are

Wherever I go it will be well with me, for it was well with me here, not on account of the place, but of my judgments which I shall carry away with me, for no one can deprive me of these; on the contrary, they alone are my property, and cannot be taken away, and to possess them suffices me wherever I am or whatever I do.

Taken, Judgment, Wells

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.

Life, Patience, Time

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

To a longer and worse life, a shorter and better is by all means to be preferred.

Mean, Aging

Epictetus (1758). “All the Works of Epictetus: Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, Preserved by Arrian, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.490

To the rational being only the irrational is unendurable, but the rational is endurable.

Unendurable, Irrational, Rational

Epictetus (1926). “Discourses”

Not things, but opinions about things, trouble men.

Men, Oxford, Opinion

Cowardice, the dread of what will happen.

Cowardice, Dread, Happens

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.151, Lulu.com

If what charms you is nothing but abstract principles, sit down and turn them over quietly in your mind: but never dub yourself a Philosopher.

Mind, Principles, Down And

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.109, Enhanced Media Publishing

Fortune is an evil chain to the body, and vice to the soul.

Evil, Soul, Vices

Epictetus (1807). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses in Four Books Preserved by Arrian, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.341

You will do the greatest service to the state if you shall raise, not the roofs of the houses, but the souls of the citizens: for it is better that great souls should dwell in small houses rather than for mean slaves to lurk in great houses.

Mean, House, Soul

Epictetus (1877). “The Discourses of Epictetus: With the Encheiridion and Fragments”, p.422

Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable.

Death, Evil, Use

Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.77

Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."

Feet, Waiting, Trying

"Discourses". Book by Epictetus. Book II, Chapter 18,

Whatever you would make habitual, practice it; and if you would not make a thing habitual, do not practice it, but accustom yourself to something else.

Practice, Habitual, Ifs

"Discourses". Book by Epictetus. Book II, Chapter 18,

Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

Philosophical, Passion, Thee

Everything has two handles,-one by which it may be borne; another by which it cannot.

Gratitude, Two, May

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

Here is the beginning of philosophy: a recognition of the conflicts between men, a search for their cause, a condemnation of mere opinion .. . and the discovery of a standard of judgement.

Philosophy, Men, Discovery

No one who is in a state of fear or sorrow or tension is free, but whosoever is delivered from sorrows or fears or anxieties is at the same time delivered from servitude.

Anxiety, Sorrow, States

If we are not stupid or insincere when we say that the good or ill of man lies within his own will, and that all beside is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?

Lying, Stupid, Men

Epictetus (1866). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.70

As it is pleasant to see the sea from the land, so it is pleasant for him who has escaped from troubles to think of them.

Adversity, Thinking, Sea

Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.54, Courier Corporation

If you have assumed a character above your strength, you have both acted in this matter in an unbecoming way, and you have neglected that which you might have fulfilled.

Strength, Character, Might

Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.17, Courier Corporation

If anyone should tell you that a particular person has spoken critically of you, don't bother with excuses or defenses. Just smile and reply, "I guess that person doesn't know about all my other faults. Otherwise, he wouldn't have mentioned only these."

Motivational, Faults, Defense

If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.

Philosophical, Libertarian, Moderation

Law intends indeed to do service to human life, but it is not able when men do not choose to accept her services; for it is only in those who are obedient to her that she displays her special virtue.

Men, Law, Special

Epictetus (2012). “Enchiridion”, p.54, Courier Corporation

Even as the Sun doth not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so thou also wait not for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do thy duty; nay, do good of thine own accord, and thou wilt be loved like the Sun.

Life, Prayer, Hands

Epictetus (2015). “The Golden Sayings of Epictetus”, p.82, Booklassic

Pain or pleasure? I say pleasure.

Pain, Pleasure

Epictetus (2012). “Discourses (Books 1 and 2)”, p.7, Courier Corporation

If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods.

Anger, Sacrifice, Emotion

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