Epictetus Quotes
Greek-born Stoic philosopher; his teachings were collected in the Discourses and Enchiridion. (50-135)
No man is free who is not master of himself.
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Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.
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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.
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Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
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Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.
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Who was Epictetus?
Greek-born Stoic philosopher; his teachings were collected in the Discourses and Enchiridion. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
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