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“When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, 'I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men,' Epictetus replied, 'I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!’.”

Quote by Epictetus

Book:The Golden Sayings of Epictetus In Plain and Simple English (Translated)

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus In Plain and Simple English (Translated)

This book offers a straightforward translation of the teachings of Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher from the 1st century AD. The text aims to make his wisdom understandable and applicable to contemporary life. 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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