Be bold to look towards God and say, "Use me henceforward for whatever you want; I am of one mind with you; I am yours; I refuse nothing that seems g… - Epictetus
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Be bold to look towards God and say, "Use me henceforward for whatever you want; I am of one mind with you; I am yours; I refuse nothing that seems good to you; lead me where you will; wrap me in what clothes you will."
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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Epiktetos
The anger of an ape — the threat of a flatterer — these deserve equal regard.
And when you ask your employee to do something, remember that she may not do as you wish. But giving her the power to upset you does no good for either of you.
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For this reason we shall say that those animals only are free which cannot endure capture, but as soon as they are caught escape from captivity by death.
From Epictetus's discourse On Freedom (Discourses IV.1), recorded by his student Arrian.
