Quotes by Epictetus

Epictetus

Epictetus

Roman philosopher

Lived from: 50 - 130

Category: Philosophers

  • It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.

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  • Do not write so that you can be understood, write so that you cannot be misunderstood.
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  • A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.
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  • It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
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  • A wise man is he who does not grieve for the thing which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
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  • Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
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  • If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.
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  • It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body; for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse.
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  • It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.
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  • It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
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  • It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.
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  • Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
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  • A man that seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society.
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  • A strict belief, fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.
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  • All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.
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  • Covetousness like jealousy, when it has taken root, never leaves a person, but with their life. Cowardice is the dread of what will happen.
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  • Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty, God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.
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  • First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.
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  • First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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  • For it is not death or hardship that is a fearful thing, but the fear of death and hardship.
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  • Freedom is the right to live as we wish.
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What are the most famous quotes from Epictetus?

The two most famous quotes from Epictetus are:

  • "Do not write so that you can be understood, write so that you cannot be misunderstood."
  • "A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope."

When did Epictetus live?

Epictetus was born in 50 and died in the year 130.