Epictetus

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

The Beginning of Philosophy . . . is a Consciousness of your own
Weakness and inability in necessary things.

The Beginning of Philosophy . . . is a Consciousness of your own
Weakness and inability in necessary things.

Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?

Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

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

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