PREMIUM FEATURE
Advanced Search Filters
Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.
I'll show you that I’m master.’ — How will you do that? Zeus has set me free. Do you really suppose that he would allow his own son to be turned into… - Epictetus
" "I'll show you that I’m master.’ — How will you do that? Zeus has set me free. Do you really suppose that he would allow his own son to be turned into a slave? You’re master of my carcass, take that.
English
Collect this quote
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.
Biography information from Wikiquote
Also Known As
Native Name:
ΕΠΙΚΤΗΤΟΣ
Alternative Names:
Epictetus of Hierapolis
•
Epiktetos
Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.
Additional quotes by Epictetus
Tentative efforts lead to tentative outcomes. Therefore, give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions, and determine to pay the price for a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths. Remain steadfast... and one day you will build something that endures, something worthy of your potential.
Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI
Add semantic quote search to your AI assistant via MCP. One command setup.
Loading...