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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“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
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“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.”