Death Quote by Epictetus
“Let death and exile, and all other things which appear terrible be daily before your eyes, but chiefly death, and you win never entertain any abject thought, nor too eagerly covet anything.”
About This Quote
Source Discourses: Enchiridion, 125 AD
Contemplating death and exile daily helps avoid despair and excessive desire for material things.
In simple terms: Daily thought of death reduces desire.
Key Takeaway
Practice mortality awareness.
Themes
stoicism
mortality
detachment
Mood
calm
detached
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- stress management
- minimalism
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mortality contemplation affect you?
- Can it improve contentment?
A Different Perspective
May cause anxiety.
