No man is able to make progress when he is wavering between opposite things.
Epictetus Quotes
It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
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| Nationality: | Greek |
| Profession: | Philosopher |
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Epictetus was born in Hierapolis, Phrygia. He was a Greek speaking Stoic philosopher. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. He taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline.
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