50-120, Stoic Philosopher
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.
Epictetus – [Body]
It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.
Epictetus – [Knowledge]
It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when one provokes you it is your own opinion which is provoking.
Epictetus – [Insults]
It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
Epictetus – [Pleasure]
It is the sign of a dull mind to dwell upon the cares of the body, to prolong exercise, eating and drinking and other bodily functions. These things are best done by the way; all your attention must be given to the mind.
Epictetus – [Mind]
It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.
Epictetus – [Choice]
It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
Epictetus – [Attitude]
Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Epictetus – [Knowledge]
Let death be daily before your eyes, and you will never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.
Epictetus – [Death and Dying]
Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.
Epictetus – [Lies and Lying]
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Epictetus – [Power]
Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.
Epictetus – [Opinions]
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.
Epictetus – [Belief]
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
Epictetus – [Listening]
Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
Epictetus – [Hope]
Never in any case say I have lost such a thing, but I have returned it. Is your child dead? It is a return. Is your wife dead? It is a return. Are you deprived of your estate? is not this also a return?
Epictetus – [Losers and Losing]
No great thing is created suddenly.
Epictetus – [Greatness]
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.
Epictetus – [Perseverance]
No man is free who is not a master of himself.
Epictetus – [Freedom]
Nothing great 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.
Epictetus – [Patience]
| Quotations 21 to 40 of 56 | First | < Previous | Next > | Last |