Epictetus Quotes

Epictetus Quotes

Epictetus Quotes

Consider the following quotes by Epictetus:

"If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase."

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

"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."

"The good or ill of a man lies within his own will."

"Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent."

"Only the educated are free."

"Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens."

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

"Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast."

"Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee."

"First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak."

"What is the first business of one who practices philosop"