To Accuse..

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education.
To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun.
To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.
Epictetus

...then speak

First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak.

Epictetus

More

It takes more than just a good looking body. You've got to have the heart and soul to go with it.
Epictetus

Insults

It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
Epictetus

Write

If you wish to be a writer, write.
Epictetus