Q0024
“With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its nature — then if…” — Epictetus (Enchiridion 3)
Verified English quotation. Primary source: Enchiridion 3. Theme: philosophy.
English
With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its nature — then if it is lost, you will not be disturbed.
Source and attribution
The archive attributes this English wording to Enchiridion 3 and files it under Stoicism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
About Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 50–c.
How to read this passage
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How to cite this quotation
APA: Epictetus. (n.d.). With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its nature — then if it is lost, you will not be disturbed. In Philosophy Blind Box. https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0024
MLA: Epictetus. “With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its….” Philosophy Blind Box, https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0024.
Chicago: Epictetus. “With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its….” Philosophy Blind Box. Accessed 2026. https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0024.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source of the quotation “With whatever delights you, remind yourself of its…”?
The passage is attributed to Epictetus, Enchiridion 3. The archive attributes this English wording to Enchiridion 3 and files it under Stoicism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
What does Epictetus mean by philosophy?
This passage is indexed under . Those labels identify the concepts it can illuminate; they do not replace the argument surrounding it in Enchiridion 3.