Maxioms by Epictetus
It is difficulties that show what men are
It is difficulties that show what men are
Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?
Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
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.
