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.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

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

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

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.