Famous Quotes by Epictetus, Discourses

Below are famous quotes by Epictetus, Discourses - Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD).

Only the educated are free.

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?

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