It is our attitude toward events, not events themselves, which we can control. Nothing is by its own nature calamitous, even death is terrible only if we fear it.
EPICTETUSNature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.
More Epictetus Quotes
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When we blather about trivial things, we ourselves become trivial, for our attention gets taken up with trivialities. You become what you give your attention to.
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
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It is unrealistc to expect people to see you as you see yourself.
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What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.
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In trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose.
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Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions.
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The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.
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The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness.
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All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
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Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.
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Demand not that things happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do, and you will go on well.
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It’s so simple really: If you say you’re going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.
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When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.
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Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.
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