Quote

Seek to be the purple thread in the long white gown.

Epictetus

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Epictetus
Philosopher
Epictetus of Hierapolis
Seek
White
Long
Gown
Gowns
Purple
Thread
Individuality

More quotes by Epictetus

Image
We can't control the impressions others form about us, and the effort to do so only debases our character.
Epictetus
Image
Men are not afraid of things, but of how they view them.
Epictetus
Image
There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God.
Epictetus
Image
The soul's impurity consists in bad judgements, and purification consists in producing in it right judgements, and the pure soul is one which has right judgements, for this alone is proof against confusion and pollution in its functions.
Epictetus
Image
He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.
Epictetus
Image
It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies.
Epictetus
Image
As a man, casting off worn out garments taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body, entereth into ones that are new.
Epictetus
Image
Be careful whom you associate with. It is human to imitate the habits of those with whom we interact. We inadvertently adopt their interests, their opinions, their values, and their habit of interpreting events.
Epictetus
Image
When we name things correctly, we comprehend them correctly, without adding information or judgements that aren't there. Does someone bathe quickly? Don't say be bathes poorly, but quickly. Name the situation as it is, don't filter it through your judgments. Give your assent only to that which is actually true.
Epictetus
Image
You can be invincible, if you enter into no contest in which it is not in your power to conquer.
Epictetus
Image
If you wish to be a writer, write.
Epictetus
Image
No man is free who is not master of himself... Is freedom anything else than the power of living as we choose?
Epictetus
Image
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.
Epictetus
Image
To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.
Epictetus
Image
Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.
Epictetus
Image
Although we can't control which roles are assigned to us, it must be our business to act our given role as best we possibly can and to refrain from complaining about it. Where ever you find yourself and in whatever circumstances, give an impeccable performance.
Epictetus
Image
If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you. -
Epictetus
Image
Never depend on the admiration of others for self-satisfaction. It is a fact of life that other people, even people who love you, will not necessarily agree with your ideas, understand you always, or share your enthusiasms.
Epictetus
Image
-….when things seem to have reached that stage, merely say “I won’t play any longer”, and take your departure but if you stay, stop lamenting.
Epictetus
Image
Never in any case say I have lost such a thing, but I have returned it. Is your child dead? It is a return. Is your wife dead? It is a return. Are you deprived of your estate? Is not this also a return?
Epictetus