Inspirational Quotations by Epictetus

  • It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.
    From Issue 11
  • First say to yourself what you would be;
    and then do what you have to do.
    From Issue 47
  • There is only one way to happiness
    and that is to cease worrying about things
    which are beyond the power of our will.
    From Issue 64
  • Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment
    of what is desired, but by controlling that desire.
    From Issue 93
  • A ship ought not to be held by one anchor, nor life by a singe hope.
    From Issue 250
  • Difficulties show men what they are.
    In case of any difficulty remember that God has
    pitted you against a rough antagonist that you
    may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.
    From Issue 272
  • What ought one to say then as each hardship comes?
    I was practicing for this, I was training for this.
    From Issue 306

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