Epictetus

Epictetus was a 1st century Greek philosopher who was born into slavery.

No one is free who is not master of himself.
- Epictetus

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

All religions must be tolerated...
for every man must get to heaven in his own way.
- Epictetus

If thy brother wrongs thee,
remember not so much his wrong-doing,
but more than ever that he is thy brother.
- Epictetus

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

We cannot choose our external circumstances,
but we can always choose how to respond to them.
- Epictetus

Further reading: Joy Blooms Where Minds and Hearts are Open

What`s in a Name?

Honor (Self Respect)

Epictetus quotes

Self Mastery

Perspective

Tolerance

Forgiveness

Simple Living