Maxioms by Epictetus
Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak
Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak
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.
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
