What did Epictetus mean by: He is a drunkard who takes more than three glasses though he be not drunk. Epictetus Philosopher · Greece Copy
+ Happiness is an equivalent for all troublesome things. Author, October 10, 2023January 2, 2025, Epictetus, Contentment, Resilience, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ You are but an appearance, and not absolutely the thing you appear to be. Read explanation Author, December 14, 2023December 28, 2024, Epictetus, Identity, Illusion, Perception, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress. Read explanation Author, December 14, 2023December 28, 2024, Epictetus, Contentment, Security, Strength, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death. Read explanation Author, March 8, 2023December 25, 2024, Epictetus, Death, Fear, Pain, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. Author, June 28, 2023January 2, 2025, Epictetus, Patience, Resilience, Wisdom, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak. Read explanation Author, July 28, 2023January 2, 2025, Epictetus, Learning, Meaning, Speaking, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ What is learned without pleasure is forgotten without remorse. Read explanation Author, December 14, 2023December 28, 2024, Epictetus, Learning, Memory, Pleasure, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
+ It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice. Read explanation Author, December 14, 2023December 28, 2024, Epictetus, Choice, Compulsion, Conviction, 0 Epictetus Philosopher · Greece
There is no excess in the world so commendable as excessive gratitude. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance Read explanation François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
