A thought about freedom says we are at the mercy of those who control what we want or hate, and true liberty comes from not desiring those things. Another quote reminds us that events themselves don’t disturb us; it is our own thoughts about them that cause upset. He also warns against pride in achievements that aren’t ours and likens flattering words to crows picking at dead eyes.
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Epictetus was a philosopher from Ancient Rome.
Quick Facts About Epictetus
Born
January 1, 0050
Died
January 1, 0138
Nationality
Ancient Rome
Profession
Philosopher
Notable works
The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato; Golden Sayings of Epictetus; Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
About Epictetus
Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who was born into slavery at Hierapolis in Phrygia, lived in Rome, and later lived in Nicopolis in northwestern Greece.
