Epictetus
Epictetus
Epictetuswas a Greek-speaking Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia, and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in north-western Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionPhilosopher
philosophical passion thee
Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.
fitness heart soul
It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.
happiness giving delight
The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.
philosophy heart yield
If you set your heart upon philosophy, you must straightway prepare yourself to be laughed at and mocked by many who will say Behold a philosopher arisen among us! or How came you by that brow of scorn? But do you cherish no scorn, but hold to those things which seem to you the best, as one set by God in that place. Remember too, that if you abide in those ways, those who first mocked you, the same shall afterwards reverence you; but if you yield to them, you will be laughed at twice as much as before.
motivational focus purpose
Focus not on what he or she does, but on keeping to your higher purpose. Your own purpose should seek harmony with nature itself. For this is the true road to freedom.
gratitude two may
Everything has two handles,-one by which it may be borne; another by which it cannot.
life looks tests
Survey and test a prospective action before undertaking it. Before you proceed, step back and look at the big picture, lest you act rashly on raw impulse.
heart rose crowns
If your heart is quite set upon a crown, make and put on one of roses, for it will make the prettier appearance.
death evil use
Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable.
excellence
Don't be prideful with any excellence that is not your own
speech meat drink
Let thy speech of God be renewed day by day, aye, rather than thy meat and drink.
giving wicked charity
It is wicked to withdraw from being useful to the needy, and cowardly to give way to the worthless.
contentment delight littles
Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble.
heart wish masters
Your master is he who controls that on which you have set your heart or wish to avoid.