Maxioms by Epictetus
No great thing is created suddenly.
No great thing is created suddenly.
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.
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
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.
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.
