Sayings of Epictetus — Epictetus
Men are not disturbed by things, but by the opinions they hold about things. First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do. Do not seek to have events happen as you wish, but wi
Men are not disturbed by things, but by the opinions they hold about things. First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do. Do not seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do, and your life will go well. It is impossible for anyone to learn what he thinks he already knows. No one is free who is not master of himself. Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.