Epictetus

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.
– Epictetus

When you are offended at any man’s fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.
– Epictetus

Watch yourself as you go about your daily business and later reflect on what you saw, trying to identify the sources of distress in your life and thinking about how to avoid that distress.
– Epictetus

Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.
– Epictetus

Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new.
– Epictetus

To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn’t convenient, comfortable, or easy.
– Epictetus

Sickness may challenge your body. But are you merely your body? Lameness may impede your legs. But you are not merely your legs. Your will is bigger than your legs. Your will needn’t be affected by an incident unless you let it.
– Epictetus

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.
– Epictetus

No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.
– Epictetus

The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
– Epictetus