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epictetus

Country	Greece
Born	Tuesday, 30 November -0001
Category
Quotes	35

Philosopher

Title	Category
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.	Uncategorized
If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.	Uncategorized
To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.	Uncategorized
If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.	Uncategorized
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.	Uncategorized
There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.	Uncategorized
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.	Uncategorized
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.	Uncategorized
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.	Uncategorized
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.	Uncategorized
It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.	Uncategorized
Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.	Uncategorized
All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way.	Uncategorized
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.	Uncategorized
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.	Uncategorized