Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, … - Epictetus

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Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, but by the removal of desire.

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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 • Epiktetos

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Find satisfaction in following your philosophy. If you want to be respected, start by respecting yourself.

Each time an obstacle arises, remind yourself of this truth. While it may hinder some part of you, it cannot constrain your true self.

If a man has reported to you, that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make any defense (answer) to what has been told you: but reply, The man did not know the rest of my faults, for he would not have mentioned these only. (33) [tr. George Long (1888)].

Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of men's desires, but by the removal of desire. - Epictetus

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