Epictetus
Roman
About Epictetus
Stoic philosopher born a slave whose teachings survive in the Discourses and Enchiridion, recorded by his student Arrian.
Quotes by Epictetus
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
The greater the difficulty, the more glory in overcoming it.
Everything has two handles, the one by which it may be carried, the other by which it cannot.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
People are not disturbed by things, but by their opinions about things.
Remember, you are an actor in a drama, of such a kind as the author pleases.
If you wish to improve, be content to appear foolish in outward things.
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things.