“To accuse others for one’s own misfortunes is a sign of want of education.” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now. — Marcus Aurelius #stoic #wisdom #MarcusAurelius

“How ridiculous and how strange to be surprised at anything which happens in life.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“Two elements must therefore be rooted out once and for all, – the fear of future suffering, and the recollection of past suffering; since the latter no longer concerns me, and the former concerns me not yet.” – Seneca #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. — Proverbs 18:20 #stoic #wisdom #Proverbs18:20

“Death is our journey’s destination, the object on which we must set our sights. If it frightens us, how can we take a single step forward and not be worried sick?” – Montaigne #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“Don't be overheard complaining to anyone, even yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“You are a little soul carrying around a corpse, as Epictetus used to say.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“Practice yourself, for heaven’s sake, in little things; and thence proceed to greater.” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom