Maxioms by Epictetus
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
It is difficulties that show what men are
It is difficulties that show what men 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.
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.
Men are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of things.
Men are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of things.