Quotes by : Epictetus

Man, what are you talking about? Me in chains? You may fetter my leg but my will, not even Zeus himself....

You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will.

Here is the beginning of philosophy: a recognition of the conflicts between men a search for their cause....

People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.

Difficulties are things that show what men are.

Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, but by the removal of desire.

The first and most important field of philosophy is the application of principles such as “Do not lie.”....

Men are not influenced by things but by their thoughts about things.

When any person harms you, or speaks badly of you, remember that he acts or speaks from a supposition....

What you shun enduring yourself, attempt not to impose on others. You shun slavery- beware enslaving....