What's that you say friend? It's only my leg you will chain… - Epictetus

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What's that you say friend? It's only my leg you will chain, not even God can conquer my will.

Epictetus

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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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Many people who have progressively lowered their personal standards in an attempt to win social acceptance and life’s comforts bitterly resent those of philosophical bent who refuse to compromise their spiritual ideals and who seek to better themselves.

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What is death? A scary mask. Take it off – see, it doesn’t bite.

What's that you say friend? It's only my leg you will chain, not even God can conquer my will. - Epictetus

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