LectureFor it is impossible for any one to begin to learn what he thinks that he already knows.EpictetusDiscourses · 108★ 3.8
Lecture · Philosophical literatureWere I a nightingale, I would sing like a nightingale; were I a swan, like a swan. But as it is, I am a rational being, therefore I must sing hymns of praise to God.EpictetusDiscourses · 108★ 3.6
Lecture · Philosophical literatureAppearances to the mind are of four kinds. Things are either what they appear to be; or they are neither are, nor appear to be; or they are, and do not appear to be; or they are not and yet appear to be. Rightly to aim in all these cases is the wise man's task.EpictetusDiscourses · 108★ 1.9
Lecture · Philosophical literatureWhat is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.EpictetusDiscourses · 108★ 1.9
Lecture · Philosophical literatureShall I show you the sinews of a philosopher? "What sinews are those?"-A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolution; unerring decisions.EpictetusDiscourses · 108★ 1.9
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