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Everything has two handles: one by which it may be borne, another by which it cannot.

By Epictetus

If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.

By Epictetus

Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolish...

By Epictetus

Only the educated are free.

By Epictetus

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which h...

By Epictetus

God has entrusted me with myself.

By Epictetus

In theory there is nothing to hinder our following what we are taught; but in life there are many th...

By Epictetus

You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will.

By Epictetus

Remember that you are an actor in a drama, of such a kind as the author pleases to make it.

By Epictetus

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

By Epictetus