Epictetus

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

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

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

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

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

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

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?

Why, then, do you walk as if you had swallowed a ramrod?