“If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.” ~Epictetus
If one oversteps…
“If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.” ~Epictetus
First learn the meaning of what you say…
“First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.” ~Epictetus
Control the passions…
“Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.” ~Epictetus