Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.
Epictetus

Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.
Epictetus

It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.
Epictetus

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

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

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Epictetus

Only the educated are free.
Epictetus

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.
Epictetus