Find satisfaction in following your philosophy. If you want… - Epictetus

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Find satisfaction in following your philosophy. If you want to be respected, start by respecting yourself.

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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If you want to be respected, start by respecting yourself.

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And where there is ignorance, there is also want of learning and instruction in essentials.

It is always our choice whether or not we wish to pay the price for life's rewards. And often it is best for us not to pay the price, for the price might be our integrity.

Most of what passes for legitimate entertainment is inferior or foolish and only caters to or exploits people’s weakness.

If you yourself don’t choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.

Find satisfaction in following your philosophy. If you want to be respected, start by respecting yourself. - Epictetus

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