Quotes by Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness

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Don't just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
Remember, it is not enough to be hit or insulted to be harmed, you must believe that you are being harmed. If someone su — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wi — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
If you want to make progress, put up with being perceived as ignorant or naive in worldly matters, don't aspire to a rep — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
Remember to act always as if you were at a symposium. When the food or drink comes around, reach out and take some polit — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
The first and most important field of philosophy is the application of principles such as “Do not lie.” Next come the pr — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Y — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
Don’t just say you have read books. Show that through them you have learned to think better, to be a more discriminating — Epictetus, The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness