stoicism

To make anything a habit, do it; to not make it a habit, do not do it; to unmake a habit, do something else in place of it.
-Epictetus

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.
-Epictetus

Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.
-Epictetus

Don’t be concerned who is watching you. The triumphs and merits of others belong to them – as do yours to you. Make the most of what you’ve got.
-Epictetus

It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
– Seneca

Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are, and to make new things like them.
-Marcus Aurelius

Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.
-Epictetus

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

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man’s ability to remain in one place and linger in his own company
– Seneca

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
-Epictetus