Maxioms by Epictetus
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
No man is free who is not a master of himself.
No man is free who is not a master of himself.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, read more
It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.
