Finally, when he crowns it off by becoming a senator, then … - Epictetus

" "
Finally, when he crowns it off by becoming a senator, then he becomes a slave in fine company, then he experiences the poshest and most prestigious form of enslavement.

Epictetus

Of Human Freedom · September 21, 2010 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

English

Collect this quote

About Epictetus

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: ΕΠΙΚΤΗΤΟΣ

Alternative Names: Epictetus of Hierapolis • Epiktetos

All quotes from Epictetus Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Epictetus:

Marcus Aurelius The Buddha Socrates Jordan Peterson Confucius

Additional quotes by Epictetus

You are invincible if nothing outside the will can disconcert you.

There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God.

None of these things are foretold to me; but either to my paltry body, or property, or reputation, or children, or wife. But to me all omens are lucky, if I will. For whichever of these things happens, it is in my control to derive advantage from it.

Finally, when he crowns it off by becoming a senator, then he becomes a slave in fine company, then he experiences the poshest and most prestigious f… - Epictetus

About Epictetus

Also Known As

Additional quotes by Epictetus