Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil. -Epictetus

 

Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.


-Epictetus
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This quote is just one of 27 total Epictetus quotes in our collection. Epictetus is known for saying 'Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.' as well as some of the following quotes.

It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.

Epictetus

No man is free who is not master of himself.

Epictetus

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

Epictetus

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

Epictetus

Only the educated are free.

Epictetus