No man is able to make progress when he is wavering between opposite things.
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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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