Epictetus

Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak

Nature has given man one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear twice as much as we speak

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.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

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.