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epictetus
/ˌɛpɪkˈtitəs/
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What does epictetus mean?
proper noun
- A Greek Stoic philosopher (c. 50 – c. 135).
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He had that imperial good-sense which might have formed the ideal alike of Horace and of Epictetus.
It is the Epictetus who smiles when the last vestige of physical welfare is removed.
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Ellador, at times like this, always reminded me of Epictetus.
‘Tis as Epictetus says, that man has nothing properly his own, but the use of his opinion; we have nothing but wind and smoke for our portion.
Ten thousand a year, or ten million a year, as Epictetus saw full well, cannot mend that vulgar discontent with circumstances which he had felt—and who with more right?—and conquered, and despised.