Everything has two handles,-one by which it may be borne; another by which it cannot. Epictetus More Quotes by Epictetus More Quotes From Epictetus If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men to enjoy felicity and constancy of good. Epictetus unhappyremembermen It is not things in themselves which trouble us, but our opinions of things. Epictetus opiniontrouble It is the part of an uneducated person to blame others where he himself fares ill; to blame himself is the part of one whose education has begun; to blame neither another nor his own self is the part of one whose education is already complete. Epictetus blameillself In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for this own misdeeds. Epictetus angerrunningmen 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." Epictetus waitingfeettrying First tell yourself what you want to be, then do what you need to do. Epictetus wantneedsfirsts Choose the life that is noblest, for custom can make it sweet to thee. Epictetus customstheesweet Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort. Epictetus trainingeffortfriendship What else can I do, a lame old man, but sing hymns to God? If I were a nightingale, I would do the nightingale's part; if I were a swan, I would do as a swan. But now I am a rational creature, and I ought to praise God. This is my work. I do it, nor will I desert my post, so long as I am allowed to keep it. And I ask you to join me in this same song. Epictetus swanssongmen Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence to a humble and grateful mind. Epictetus gratefulhumblemind Pain or pleasure? I say pleasure. Epictetus pleasurepain One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models Epictetus role-modelsrolescharacter The beginning of philosophy is the recognition of the conflict between opinions. Epictetus tolerancerespectphilosophy To a reasonable creature, that alone is insupportable which is unreasonable; but everything reasonable may be supported. Epictetus unreasonablecreaturesmay 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. Epictetus adversityseathinking When one maintains his proper attitude in life, he does not long after externals. Epictetus doeattitudelong Appear to know only this--never to fail nor fall. Epictetus failurefailingfall From now on practice saying to everything that appears unpleasant: You are merely an appearance and NOT what you appear to be. Epictetus wisdompracticefun I am not eternity, but a man; a part of the whole, as an hour is of the day. Epictetus eternitytimemen What is death? A scary mask. Take it off-see, it doesn't bite. Epictetus maskbitesscary
