Quotes by Epictetus

No greater thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes >>

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest o >>

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a >>

Quotations about Insults

Little enemies and little wounds must not be despised. >>

The best way to procure insults is to submit to them. >>

You will find that silence or very gentle words are the most exquisite >>

It is not he who gives abuse that affronts, but the view that we take of it as insulting; so that when one provokes you it is your own opinion which is provoking.

Epictetus