Quotes by Epictetus

Never in any case say I have lost such a thing, but I have returned it >>

For it is not death or hardship that is a fearful thing, but the fear >>

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

Quotations about Destiny

No cause has he to say his doom is harsh, who's made the master of his >>

The real test of a man is not how well he plays the role he has invent >>

Failure or success seem to have been allotted to men by their stars. B >>

Remember that you are an actor in a drama, of such a part as it may please the master to assign you, for a long time or for a little as he may choose. And if he will you to take the part of a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, then may you act that part with grace! For to act well the part that is allotted to us, that indeed is ours to do, but to choose it is another s.

Epictetus