He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which h… - Epictetus

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He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.

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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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In time, you will grow to be confident that there is not a single impression that you will not have the moral means to tolerate.

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"If anyone tells you that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make excuses about what is said of you but answer, "He was ignorant of my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these alone.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. - Epictetus

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