5 timeless life changing quotes from Epictetus

I have always been fascinated with Greek mythology but most of all the Greek philosophers such as the likes of Socrates,Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras just to name a few but one philosopher has always been of particular interest to me because of how he viewed life his name was Epictetus.

The life of Epictetus is classical grass to grace story. Born a slave to quite a wealthy master his standard of living was quite harsh even by ancient standards but fortunately for him his master permitted him to study philosophy where he rose to prominence and was granted his freedom in 63AD where he went ahead to teach philosophy.

Here are 5 of my favorite quotes from a man who was an embodiment of philosophy

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants"

"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him"

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows"

"The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest"

"Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourself"

Epictetus was definitely one man whose words and advice can stand the test of time never getting old.