Two elements are combined in our creation, the body, which we have in common with the beasts; and reason and good judgement, which we share with the … - Epictetus

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Two elements are combined in our creation, the body, which we have in common with the beasts; and reason and good judgement, which we share with the gods.

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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 Epiktetos
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Be happy when you find that doctrines you have learned and analysed are being tested by real events. If you’ve succeeded in removing or reducing the tendency to be mean and critical, or thoughtless, or foul-mouthed, or careless, or nonchalant; if old interests no longer engage you, at least not to the same extent; then every day can be a feast day – today because you acquitted yourself well in one set of circumstances, tomorrow because of another.

جسدك نفسه ليس ملكك كما تظن. إنه ترابٌ وهدفٌ للإعاقة والقهر. وليس بوسعك أن تملكه إلا بوصفه حمارًا يحمل أثقالًا، وعُرضةً لأن يؤخذ منك في أي لحظة. وإذا كان هذا حال الجسد فما بالك بمتعلقاته التي نتزود بها من أجله؛ الكساء والغذاء والمأوى …؟ فلتكن فيها أزهد من زهدك فيه. إنها متعلقات الحمار.

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