Epictetus

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

— Epictetus wisdom

Fragments

Wealth consists in the fewness of one's wants, not in the abundance of one's possessions.

— Epictetus freedom

Discourses 4.1

Silence is safer than speech.

— Epictetus virtue

Fragments

No great thing is created suddenly.

— Epictetus action

Discourses 1.15

Does a man bathe quickly? Do not say that he bathes badly, but quickly. Does a man drink much wine? Do not say that he does this badly, but much.

— Epictetus wisdom

Enchiridion 45

A ship should not ride on a single anchor, nor life on a single hope.

— Epictetus fate

Fragments 30

When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone.

— Epictetus fate

Discourses 1.14.14

Everything has two handles, one by which it may be borne, the other by which it cannot.

— Epictetus adversity

Enchiridion 43

If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.

— Epictetus action

Discourses 2.18

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings.

— Epictetus virtue

Fragments