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Before Ryan Holiday... There Was EPICTETUS: "The Golden Sayings" Harvard Classics - HC2 Ep7
Oct 18, 2023
Epictetus, a stoic philosopher who started as a slave and influenced emperors and generals, talks about his teachings on finding happiness within oneself and taking responsibility for one's choices. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, supporting others, and the difficulty of living a stoic life. The chapter also explores exercising the mind and body to improve the quality of inputs and accepting one's lot in life.
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- Epictetus believed that true happiness comes from within and can be achieved by aligning oneself with the mind of God.
- Epictetus emphasized the importance of maintaining inner peace and independence from external circumstances beyond one's control.
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The Life of Epictetus
Epictetus was born a slave in Herapolis, Greece, in the first century AD. He acquired a passion for philosophy while still a slave and studied stoic philosophy under Misonius Rufus. After gaining his freedom, Epictetus taught in Rome until he was banished by Emperor Domitian, and he later lived in Nicopolis, Greece. Epictetus never wrote anything down, but his teachings were documented by his student Arian. His philosophy emphasized the importance of living a virtuous life, finding happiness within oneself, and accepting one's circumstances calmly.
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