Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them. — Epictetus
Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire. — 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
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. — Epictetus
If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible. — Epictetus
It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting. — Epictetus
One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. — Epictetus
The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. — Epictetus