Epictetus

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.