No man is free who is not master of himself.Epictetus
“Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.”
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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