Overcoming challenges builds strength and reputation. Epictetus teaches that glory through adversity is the path to true greatness.
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About Epictetus (from Wikipedia):
Epictetus (c. 55 – 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolisin northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.
Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.
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“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” – Epictetus
“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” – Epictetus
“Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the view which they take of them.” – Epictetus