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Quote by Epictetus

“Only the educated are free.”

Quote by Epictetus

Book:Discourses (Books 1 and 2)

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Discourses (Books 1 and 2)

This volume includes the first two books of a series of discourses, exploring themes of governance, ethics, and human nature through the lens of a prominent historical figure. more

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Epictetus was a renowned Greek philosopher born in 55 AD and died in 135 AD. He founded the Stoic school of philosophy, emphasizing the importance of reason, morality, and self-control, which had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy. more

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