All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
Epictetus quote 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.
Epictetus quote All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
Epictetus quote It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.
Epictetus quote No man is free who is not master of himself.
Epictetus quote Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.
Epictetus quote Practice yourself, for heaven's sake in little things, and then proceed to greater.
Epictetus quote There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus quote Biography
Stoic philosopher
