First, say to yourself what you would be; then do what you … - Epictetus

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

Epictetus

This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references

English

Collect this quote

About Epictetus

Epictetus (c. 55 – c. 135 AD), born a slave, was a Greek Stoic philosopher. His words were recorded by his student Arrian in the Discourses and Enchiridion written in the early 2nd-century.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: ΕΠΙΚΤΗΤΟΣ

Alternative Names: Epictetus of Hierapolis • Epiktetos

Full Quote All quotes from Epictetus Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Epictetus:

Marcus Aurelius The Buddha Socrates Jordan Peterson Confucius

Additional quotes by Epictetus

If a person gave away your body to some passerby, you’d be furious. Yet you hand over your mind to anyone who comes along, so they may abuse you, leaving it disturbed and troubled—have you no shame in that?

Show me a man who though sick is happy, who though in danger is happy, who though in prison is happy, and I'll show you a Stoic.

We get angry because we put too high a premium on things that they can steal. Don’t attach such value to your clothes, and you won’t get angry with the thief who takes them.

First, say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do - Epictetus

About Epictetus

Also Known As

Go Premium

Additional quotes by Epictetus

Advanced Search Filters