Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. Epictetus on forgiveness
When the idea of any pleasure strikes your imagination, make a just computation between the duration of the pleasure and that of the repentance that is likely to follow it. Epictetus on pleasure
Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed. Epictetus on religion
Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil. Epictetus on trial
There is nothing good or evil save in the will. Epictetus on will