He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
Living in poverty most of his life, Epictetus never felt poor. He believed that happiness came not from acquisition, but appreciation. Unlike other philosophers who debated luxury, Epictetus focused on how inner contentment could be achieved regardless of external wealth.
Gratitude is a practice, not a byproduct of success.
"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."