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#380 Epictetus: Great Things & Figs

#381 Epictetus: Epictetus & Choices

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Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence to a humble and grateful mind.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Famous Quotes on: Love, Humble




Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."

~ Epictetus Quotes

Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Patience




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

~ Epictetus Quotes

Motivational Quotes on: Goals




No great thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Self-Development Quotes on: Wisdom, Patience




No great thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.

~ Epictetus Quotes from The Enchiridion

Famous Quotes on: Wisdom, Patience




Only the educated are free.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Learn




Practice yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things; and thence proceed to greater.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Motivational Quotes on: Action




Shall I show you the sinews of a philosopher? "What sinews are those?" -- A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolutions; unerring decisions.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Self-Development Quotes on: Wisdom, Philosopher, Power




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

~ Epictetus Quotes from The Enchiridion

Famous Quotes on: Attitude, Perception




What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Philosopher, Business




Your master is he who controls that on which you have set your heart or wish to avoid.

~ Epictetus Quotes

Motivational Quotes on: Love






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