Epictetus Opinion Quotations

Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their opinion of the things that happen.

Not things, but opinions about things, trouble men.

When you have decided that a thing ought to be done and are doing it, never avoid bein seen doing it, though many shall form an unfavorable opinion about it. For if it is not right to do it, avoid doing the thing; but if it is right, why are you afraid of those who shall find fault wrongly?

It is not things in themselves which trouble us, but our opinions of things.

It is better by assenting to truth to conquer opinion, than by assenting to opinion to be conquered by truth.

Do not so much be ashamed of that disgrace which proceeds from men's opinion as fly from that which comes from the truth.

Learn to distinguish what you can and can't control. Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, desires and the things that repel us. They are directly subject to our influence.

No man is disturbed by things, but by his opinion about things.

Be careful whom you associate with. It is human to imitate the habits of those with whom we interact. We inadvertently adopt their interests, their opinions, their values, and their habit of interpreting events.