About Epictetus
50 – 135
Greek Stoic philosopher born into slavery who became one of antiquity's most influential thinkers. His teachings, recorded by his student Arrian, emphasize personal freedom through mastery of one's own mind.
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“A little flesh, a little breath, and a Reason to rule all—that is myself.”
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“Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if you will ever dig.”
“Whatever happens at all happens as it should; you will find this true, if you watch narrowly.”