It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
EpictetusIn trying to please other people, we find ourselves misdirected toward what lies outside our sphere of influence. In doing so, we lose our hold on our lifes purpose.
EpictetusGive me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!
Epictetus