More quotes by Epictetus

"Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort."
"Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening."
"I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?"
"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."
"Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it."