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4 days ago · This is the remarkable story of Epictetus, a Stoic whose teachings continue to inspire us today. Born around 50 AD in Hierapolis (modern-day Pamukkale, Turkey), Epictetus’s journey from slavery to sage hood is nothing short of extraordinary.
1 day ago · In Epictetus’s eyes, there is no use in having religion if it becomes a detriment to your life. ADVERTISEMENT. Advertisement. Don’t worry about death means to embrace only what you control.
1 day ago · Prajvi Mathur. Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who was known for his wise teachings in Stoicism. Here are five inspirational quotes by him to help you stay resilient. “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”. “Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself.”. “Men are disturbed ...
14 hours ago · Epictetus, a renowned Stoic philosopher, offers timeless insights into livi... Life is a journey, and it's never too late to learn from the wisdom of the past.
4 days ago · The Roman Stoic Epictetus explained more in his handbook, written in 125 AD: ‘Within our power are opinion, motivation, desire, aversion and, in a word, whatever is of our own doing; not within our power are our body, our property, reputation, office and, in a word, whatever is not of our own doing.’
3 days ago · My issue, especially since reading the Discourses from Epictetus, is that stoicism draws a very distinct line in the sand for what is and what isn’t within the standard. The internal dialogue I face if god forbid I miss the gym or sleep in late or fail to read a single page in a day is honestly something I’m not really proud of.
5 days ago · Epictetus (c. 55–135) was the slave to Nero's scribe Epaphroditos. [145] He makes a few passing negative comments on Nero's character in his work, but makes no remarks on the nature of his rule. He describes Nero as a spoiled, angry and unhappy man.
