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“Small-minded people blame others. Average people blame themselves. The wise see all blame as foolishness”

Quote by Epictetus

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Epictetus
Epictetus

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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