Epictetus Quotes

35 quotes in this collection

Author Spotlight

Epictetus

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

35 quotes in this collection

Featured Newest Most Liked Most Viewed

"Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control."

-- Epictetus

"Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control."

-- Epictetus

"There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will."

-- Epictetus

"There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will."

-- Epictetus

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

-- Epictetus

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid."

-- Epictetus

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

-- Epictetus

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

-- Epictetus

"Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself."

-- Epictetus

"Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself."

-- Epictetus

"He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at."

-- Epictetus

"He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at."

-- Epictetus

"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."

-- Epictetus

"We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."

-- Epictetus

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

-- Epictetus

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

-- Epictetus

"No man is free who is not master of himself."

-- Epictetus

"No man is free who is not master of himself."

-- Epictetus

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."

-- Epictetus

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."

-- Epictetus

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

-- Epictetus

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

-- Epictetus

About this author

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked

Who is Epictetus? +

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

What is Epictetus's most famous quote? +

One of Epictetus's most widely shared quotes is: "Difficulties show a person's character.".

What did Epictetus say about self-growth? +

On self-growth, Epictetus said: "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.".

What did Epictetus say about mindset? +

On mindset, Epictetus said: "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.".

Why are Epictetus's quotes popular? +

Epictetus's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Self-Growth, Mindset, Success, Wisdom into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

Explore by theme