Epictetus Quotes

Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you got.

I feel as though my life is bathed in golden sunlight. And the really wonderful thing is that I know it.

It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.

I have nothing to complain about.

It's not possible to experience constant euphoria, but if you're grateful, you can find happiness in everything.

I try to appreciate every day.

You've got to just be happy with your lot.

My life has been a blessing. I'm grateful for everything I do have and the places I'm going and the things I've seen.

But I can say that life is good to me. Has been and is good. So I think my task is to be good to it. So how do you be good to life? You live it.

I am extremely content in my life - sometimes to the point where I really should find something to moan about!

If anyone ever asked me what I had to complain about it would not have taken long to tell them. Maybe I was just easily pleased.

The big thing I've discovered, the big secret, is that it's all about how happy you are. It's the ultimate thing. People forget your flaws and imperfections if they see you're happy.

Each moment in time we have it all, even when we think we don't.

Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.

There's no happier person than a truly thankful, content person.

When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.

You have to remember what's most important in life. I am loved by so many people and have a wonderful job. I know I'm incredibly blessed. I am a completely lucky human being.

I've learned how to appreciate what I have. And it's a lot. I'm very lucky.

You can be happy where you are.

It's wonderful to be grateful. To have that gratitude well out from deep within you and pour out in waves. Once you truly experience this, you will never want to give it up.

Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.

People will survive, and they will find happiness. Happiness only comes when you're not looking for it.

I'm real excited. I'm so blessed to have so much peace and joy inside. I just can't keep quiet about it.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.