Epictetus quotes on anger and control

Epictetus taught that getting angry at someone else's behavior is a choice, not an automatic reaction.

The quote 'Any person capable of angering you becomes your master' means that if a comment controls your mood and thoughts, that person has influence over you.

Epictetus argued that between an insult and your reaction lies a moment of judgement that belongs to you.

The underlying teaching is documented in the Enchiridion, where Epictetus states that responding with anger means your mind engages on someone else's terms.

Epictetus was born into slavery in the Roman Empire and later founded a school teaching Stoic philosophy.