The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.Epictetus
“Freedom is the right to live as we wish.”
“Freedom is the right to live as we wish.”
— EPICTETUS
Stoic philosopher · 50 – 135
Epictetus was a Greek-born slave in Rome who won his freedom and became one of the most influential Stoic teachers. His Discourses and the handbook known as the Enchiridion teach that freedom lies in mastering one's own judgments and desires.
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Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.Epictetus
Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak.Epictetus
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.Epictetus
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