Maxioms by Epictetus
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.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
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.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
I talk of cheese, you of chalk.
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.
