Epictetus — "Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly."

"The greater part of what we say and do is unnecessary, and if a man would cut it out, he would have more leisure and less disturbance."

"We are not to be disturbed by the things that happen, but by the opinions which we have of them."

"If you pin your hopes on things outside your control, taking upon yourself things which rightfully belong to others, you are liable to stumble, fall, suffer, and blame both gods and men."

"If you want to be rich, do not seek to increase your possessions, but to decrease your desires."

"If you are struck by the appearance of any pleasure, guard yourself against being carried away by it; but let the thing wait for you, and allow yourself a short delay. Then think of two times: a time …"