John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8959 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 8959 |
AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
QUOTATION: | Shall I show you the muscular training of a philosopher? “What muscles are those?”—A will undisappointed; evils avoided; powers daily exercised; careful resolutions; unerring decisions. |
ATTRIBUTION: | Wherein consists the Essence of Good. Chap. viii. |