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Epictetus
Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher
| “ | Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.
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| “ | Control thy passions, lest they take vengeance on thee. | ” |
| “ | First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. | ” |
| “ | First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. | ” |
| “ | If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.
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| “ | If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods.
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| “ | Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly. | ” |
| “ | Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. | ” |
| “ | Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent.
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| “ | The good or ill of a man lies within his own will. | ” |
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