" A person's worth is measured by the worth of what he values. " — Marcus Aurelius Meditations, Book 7 values worth character Share X / Twitter Facebook Copy link Copy
" Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself. Epictetus Discourses, Book 1 circumstances character adversity Read + commentary Copy
" Difficulties are things that show a person what they are. Epictetus Discourses, Book 1 difficulties character revelation Read + commentary Copy
" First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus Discourses, Book III identity purpose action +1 Read + commentary Copy