Maxioms by Epictetus
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
Not even the gods can withstand necessity.
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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.
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
