Wise Man quote | Epictetus — Quotable

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4 Apr

Written By Craig Haslam

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. — Epictetus

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Epictetus, a prominent Stoic philosopher of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, offers invaluable insights into the nature of human existence and the pursuit of virtue.

Similar Authors: Marcus Aurelius | Plato

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