Quotes Compiled - Epictetus "It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." / Epictetus / The Essence of Self-Discipline "No great thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen." -- Epictetus "If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realise that you have compromised your integirty." ~~ Epictetus "A true man is revealed in difficult times." - Epictetus - "Do not sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others. / Epictetus / "Do not try to seem wise to others." ~~ Epictetus "Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him." -- Epictetus "The true man is revealed in difficult times." ~~ Epictetus "You can't hope to make progress in areas where you have taken no action." / Epictetus / "It's impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows." ~~ Epictetus "First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak." -- Epictetus "He is a wise man wwho does not grieve for things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." ~~ Epictetus "You become what you give your attention to." -- Epictetus "Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it." ~~ Epictetus "Your character is reflected in the quality of you work. Strive for excellence in every endeavour, and success will come naturally." ~~ Epictetus "Happiness and freedom begin with a principle with a clear understanding of one principle. Some things are within your control. And some things are not." ~~ Epictetus "If you want to improve, be content to be thought of foolish and stupid" ~~ Epictetus "To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable or easy. ~~ Epictetus "We are not born with innate knowledge of complex concepts or skills; we acquire them through cultural and educational influence" ~~ Epictetus "The true measure of education is not just knowledge, but the ability to think independently and critically." ~~ Epictetus "Simplify your life, for in doing so, you make room for clarity and purpose. By removing anything unnecessary, you create space for what truly matters." ~~ Epictetus "If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid." / Epictetus / // https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epictetus try YT Life_Philosophy_and_Lessons