"Much of our anger or irritation comes from our own lack of awareness."
Source not yet traced to a specific passage, so treat the exact wording as unverified. See disputed and misattributed quotes.
Epictetus is one of the Stoic philosophers.
More quotes from Epictetus
- "Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values, not on personal gain."
- "Continuous practice and discipline are the keys to progress."
- "If you do not want to be frustrated, do not cling to things you cannot control."
- "Pay attention to this: you must not be disturbed by what is outside of your control."
- "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."