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20 self-control quotes inspired by Stoic philosophy


These quotes embody the Stoic philosophy of self-control and mastery of one’s emotions. By reflecting on these ideas, we can cultivate greater inner peace and strength in our own lives. Here are 20 self-control quotes inspired by Stoic philosophy


1. “He who conquers himself conquers all.”

– Epictetus


2. “It is not events that disturb people, it is their judgements about events.”

– Epictetus


3. “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

– Marcus Aurelius


4. “The mind that is unstirred by passion is a fortress.”

– Epictetus


5. “The best way to control the opposition is to lead it.”

– Seneca


6. “The only thing we can control is our own thoughts, and it is by mastering them that we become free.”

– Epictetus


7. “What we call fate is often the result of our own actions.”

– Seneca


8. “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.”

– Seneca


9. “The greatest obstacle to living a life of excellence is ignorance.”

– Epictetus


10. “The man who is truly good and wise ought not to be irritated by anything that happens.”

– Marcus Aurelius


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11. “The key to freedom is inner self-control.”

– Epictetus


12. “The mind is an invincible fortress if only it has the right commander.”

– Seneca


13. “The more one controls one’s passions, the more virtues one acquires.”

– Seneca


14. “We are disturbed not by things, but by the views we take of them.”

– Epictetus


15. “The best revenge is massive success.”

– Frank Sinatra


16. “The best way to deal with passions is to master them.”

– Epictetus


17. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

– Abraham Lincoln


18. “The universe is change; life is an opinion.”

– Marcus Aurelius


19. “The key to a happy life is to have the courage to face our own weaknesses.”

– Epictetus


20. “He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.”

– Marcus Aurelius


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