“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” — Epictetus · Fragments
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” — Epictetus · Discourses, Book I
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus · Discourses, Book III
“Men are disturbed not by the things which happen, but by the opinions about the things.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion, Chapter 5
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” — Epictetus · Enchiridion