"Be silent; for there is great danger that you will immediately vomit up what you have not digested."- Epictetus
Insight: We are in danger if we become too confident in our own abilities or knowledge.
"On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use."- Epictetus
Principle: Look at things objectively and try to learn from failures.
"You must either cultivate your own ruling faculty, or external things; you must either exercise your skill on internal things or on external things; that is, you must either maintain the position of a philosopher or that of a common person."- Epictetus
Insight: Survival begins by going inside yourself and focusing on what you can control.
Insight: A philosopher looks for the answers within themselves, and does not blame external people or circumstances.
"And let silence be the general rule, or let only what is necessary be said, and in few words. And rarely and when the occasion calls shall we say something."- Epictetus
Insight: When we speak too much it is often from a place of emotion, judgement, and not based on objective reality.
"Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will. And add this reflection on the occasion of everything that happens; for you will find it an impediment to something else, but not to yourself."- Epictetus
Principle: Compartmentalise, and set small goals.