Epictetus

Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough read more

Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.

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

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

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.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those read more

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

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.