Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.
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About Epictetus
Epictetus was Greek stoic philosopher (c. 50 – c. 135). Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia and lived in Rome until his banishment, after which he spent the rest of his life in Nicopolis in northwestern Greece. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
- Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
- Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
- Philosophy — Deep thoughts on existence, knowledge, and the nature of reality