Principle 05Judgment Disturbs UsEpictetus teaches that events themselves do not disturb us; our judgments about them do.
Principle 20Examine AppearancesEpictetus teaches that what disturbs us is not the event itself, but the interpretation we attach to it.
Principle 34Control Your ReactionsEpictetus teaches that a simple pause can protect us from acting on harmful impulses.
Principle 42Respond with KindnessEpictetus teaches that when others act wrongly, it is often because they believe they are right.
Principle 43Use Insults as TrainingEpictetus teaches that every difficult event has more than one interpretation, and wisdom lies in choosing the one that allows right action.