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“If you would improve, submit to be considered wihout sense and foolish with respect to externals. Wish to be considered to know nothing; and if you shall seem to someone to be a person of importance, distrust yourself.”

Quote by Epictetus

Book:Enchiridion

Work

Written by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus, this work is a compilation of his teachings on living a virtuous life and overcoming adversity through reason and self-discipline. 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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