Does a philosopher seek people to come and hear him? Does he not, rather, by his own nature, attract those who will be enriched by him? He is like the warming sun. What physician seeks for men to come and be healed? Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Let not that which in another is contrary…”
Let not that which in another is contrary to nature be an evil to you, for you are not made by nature to be depressed with others, nor to be unhappy with others, but to be happy with them. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Man, if you are anything at all…”
Man, if you are anything at all, strive to walk alone and hold communion with yourself, instead of hiding in the chorus of men. Think, look around, arouse yourself, so that you will know who you are! Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “How are we constituted by Nature?”
How are we constituted by Nature? To be free, to be noble, to be modest. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Be dissatisfied with the life…”
Be dissatisfied with the life you are now leading, but when you have rejected it, do not be in despair over yourself… Learn what the wrestling teachers do. Has the boy fallen? “Rise,” they say, “and wrestle again until your strength is renewed.” That is how it should be with you. Realize that there is nothing more flexible than the […]
Epictetus Quote – “I am by Nature made for my own good…”
I am by Nature made for my own good, not for my own evil. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “We must approach this matter…”
We must approach this matter in an entirely different manner. It is great and mystical; it is no common thing, nor is it given to every man. Wisdom alone is not enough; a man needs a certain degree of readiness. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “When a man tells you that you know nothing…”
When a man tells you that you know nothing, and you are not angry at him, you may be sure that you have begun to work. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake…”
Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake, in little things, and then proceed to greater. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)
Epictetus Quote – “Give yourself more diligently…”
Give yourself more diligently to reflection; come to know yourself. Epictetus (55 – 135 A.D.)