Author Archives: Kevin Warstadt

From Epictetus: “There are two things that must be rooted out in human beings – arrogant opinion and mistrust. Arrogant opinion expects that there is nothing further needed, and mistrust assumes that under the torrent of circumstance there can be no happiness.”

From Epictetus: “On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.”

From Epictetus: “Deliberate much before saying or doing anything, for you will not have the power of recalling what is said or done.”

From Epictetus: “We are not privy to the stories behind people’s actions, so we should be patient with others and suspend judgement of them, recognizing the limits of our understanding.

From Marcus Aurelius: “Everything is brought about by nature, not by anything beyond it, or within it, or apart from it.”

From Marcus Aurelius: “Look into their minds, at what the wise do and what they don’t.”