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Remember that it is we who torment, we who make difficulties for ourselves – that is, our opinions do. What, for instance, does it mean to be insulte… - Epictetus
" "Remember that it is we who torment, we who make difficulties for ourselves – that is, our opinions do. What, for instance, does it mean to be insulted? Stand by a rock and insult it, and what have you accomplished? If someone responds to insult like a rock, what has the abuser gained with his invective?
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About Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 55 – c. 135 AD), born a slave, was a Greek Stoic philosopher. His words were recorded by his student Arrian in the Discourses and Enchiridion written in the early 2nd-century.
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Native Name:
ΕΠΙΚΤΗΤΟΣ
Alternative Names:
Epictetus of Hierapolis
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Bei allem, was deine Seele verlockt oder dir einen Nutzen gewährt oder was du lieb hast, denke daran, dir immer wieder zu sagen, was es eigentlich ist. Fang dabei mit den unscheinbarsten Dingen an. Wenn du einen Krug liebst, so sage dir: »Es ist ein Krug, den ich liebe.« Dann wirst du nämlich nicht deine Fassung verlieren, wenn er zerbricht. Wenn du dein Kind oder deine Frau küßt, so sage dir: »Es ist ein Mensch, den du küßt.« Dann wirst du nämlich nicht die Fassung verlieren, wenn er stirbt.
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