We have two ears and one mouth so that w... by Epictetus | We Heart Quotes

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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

- Epictetus

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Habit Present

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

- Epictetus

Wealth World

Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

- Epictetus

Lies Words

All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain.

- Epictetus

Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.

- Epictetus

How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer.

- Epictetus

Curb your desire — don’t set your heart on so many things and you will get what you need.

- Epictetus

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