To a reasonable creature, that alone is insupportable which is unreasonable; but everything reasonable may be supported.

The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.

The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.

I laugh at those who think they can damage me. They do not know who I am, they do not know what I think, they cannot even touch the things which are really mine and with which I live.

Dare to look up to God and say, Deal with me in the future as Thou wilt; I am of the same mind as Thou art; I am Thine; I refuse nothing that pleases Thee; lead me where Thou wilt; clothe me in any dress Thou choosest.

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!

Asked, Who is the rich man? Epictetus replied, �He who is content.