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“To a reasonable creature, that alone is insupportable which is unreasonable; but everything reasonable may be supported.” quote by Epictetus
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“To a reasonable creature, that alone is insupportable which is unreasonable; but everything reasonable may be supported.”

Epictetus

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Enchiridion, Epictetus, c. 108 AD

Reasonable beings find some things unbearable, yet all reasonable things can be justified.

In simple terms: Reasonable people struggle with some truths, but can support all reasonable ideas.

Key Takeaway

Accept discomfort while seeking rational justification.

Themes

philosophy reason resilience

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Ethical decision‑making
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Stoicism rationality supportability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unreasonable beliefs limit you?
  • How can you reconcile conflicting reasonable ideas?
A Different Perspective

Reasonable ideas may clash, causing internal tension.

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