First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

— Epictetus

First say to yourself what you would band then do what you have to do.

— Epictetus

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

— Epictetus

For in this Case, we are not to give Credit to the Many, who say, that none ought to be educated but the Free; but rather to the Philosophers, who say, that the Well-educated alone are free.

— Epictetus

Fortify yourself with contentment for this is an impregnable fortress.

— Epictetus

Freedom is not archived by satisfying desire, but by eliminating it.

— Epictetus

Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired but by controlling that desire.

— Epictetus

Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired but by controlling the desire.

— Epictetus

Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, but by the removal of desire.

— Epictetus

Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.

— Epictetus