John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
8969 Epitetus AD 50- 138 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 8969 |
| AUTHOR: | Epictetus (A.D. c. 50–c. 138) |
| QUOTATION: | Two rules we should always have ready,—that there is nothing good or evil save in the will; and that we are not to lead events, but to follow them. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | In what Manner we ought to bear Sickness. Book iii. Chap. x. |