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Can we avoid people? How is that possible? And if we associate with them, can we change them? Who gives us that power?

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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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If a man has reported to you, that a certain person speaks ill of you, do not make any defense (answer) to what has been told you: but reply, The man did not know the rest of my faults, for he would not have mentioned these only. (33) [tr. George Long (1888)].

So why not care for that side of you, where you and the gods are equals?

Whenever externals are more important to you than your own integrity, then be prepared to serve them the remainder of your life.

Can we avoid people? How is that possible? And if we associate with them, can we change them? Who gives us that power? - Epictetus

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