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Epictetus

July 31

The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
-Epictetus

July 27

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
-Epictetus

July 23

To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it occurs.
-Epictetus

July 19

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

July 15

Deliberate much before saying or doing anything, for you will not have the power of recalling what is said or done.
-Epictetus

July 11

In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is the most difficult of all things. -Epictetus

July 07

Don’t be concerned with other people’s impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.
-Epictetus

July 4

Desire and happiness cannot live together.
-Epictetus

July 1

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.
-Epictetus

June 27

You are not your body and hair-style, but your capacity for choosing well. If your choices are beautiful, so too will you be. -Epictetus

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