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
As to piety towards the Gods you must know that this is the chief thing, to have right opinions about them, to think that they exist, and that they administer the All well and justly; and you must fix yourself in this principle, to obey them, and to yield to them in every thing which happens, and voluntarily to follow it as being accomplished by the wisest intelligence.
Enchiridion 31, the handbook of Epictetus's teaching compiled by his student Arrian; on piety toward the gods.
Immediately prescribe some character and form of conduce to yourself, which you may keep both alone and in company.
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