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Epictetus Quotes about Inspirational

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

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

Inspirational, Change, Inspiring

"Golden Sayings of Epictetus". Book translated by Hastings Crossley, 2012.

No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.

Inspirational, Mistake, Failure

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

Inspirational, Life, Positive

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.

Inspirational, Attitude, Anger

God has entrusted me with myself.

Inspirational, Responsibility, Self Improvement

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

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Epictetus (1807). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses in Four Books Preserved by Arrian, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.111

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

Inspirational, Beauty, Fashion

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.227

It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic trainer, has pitted you against a rough antagonist. For what end? That you may be an Olympic conqueror; and this cannot be without toil.

Inspirational, Men, Religion

"Epictetus: Discourses and Enchiridion".

Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.

Inspirational, Men, Circumstances

It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.

Inspirational, Philosophical, Knowledge

"Discourses". Book by Epictetus. Book II, Chapter 17,

The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.

Inspirational, Happiness, Happy

Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new.

Inspirational, Motivational, Trying Something New

Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.

Inspirational, Events, Appointments

Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

Inspirational, Meditation, Contentment

Epictetus (1807). “The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses in Four Books Preserved by Arrian, the Enchiridion, and Fragments”, p.377

Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.

Inspirational, Thinking, People

We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us.

Inspirational, Wisdom, Disturbed

What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched you with a rough young man. Why? So that you may become an Olympic conqueror; but it is not accomplished without sweat.

Inspirational, Wisdom, Fall

Epictetus (2009). “The Enchiridion, or Handbook: With A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus”, p.41, The Floating Press

Men are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.

Inspirational, Attitude, Humor

-….when things seem to have reached that stage, merely say “I won’t play any longer”, and take your departure; but if you stay, stop lamenting.

Inspirational, Play, Departure

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

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

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

Inspirational, Patience, Greek Philosopher

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

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

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

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

Inspirational, Positive, Attitude

The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.

Inspirational, Happiness, You Make Me Happy

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