Epictetus
IndiaphilosopherMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Epictetus was a prominent Stoic philosopher in ancient Rome known for his teachings on ethics and personal responsibility. Formerly a slave, he became a respected teacher and emphasized the importance of focusing on what is within our control. His thoughts continue to inspire modern discussions on resilience and the philosophy of Stoicism.
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Epictetus explores what it really means to be free in his work 'Of Human Freedom'.
‘Of Human Freedom’ by Epictetus: The price of wanting control
Tanzania· 2026-08-11
Epictetus echoed Homer by writing about the importance of personal responsibility in his Enchiridion.
Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: 'Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that...' — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflictedIndia· 2026-08-06
Epictetus taught that while we cannot control other people, we have full control over our own habits.
Quote of the day by John Cena: 'By the time I was 15 and I stepped in the high school gym...' and how a bullied kid changed his life foreverIndia· 2026-07-24
Epictetus is referenced for his philosophical insights on how our perceptions affect our reality.
La victoria silenciosa: la única revolución que sí podemos dirigir
Panama· 2026-07-20
Epictetus famously argued that wealth does not come from owning many things but from wanting fewer things.
Quote of the day by Democritus: 'If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you; for small appetite makes poverty equivalent to wealth' and the forgotten philosophy that true wealth begins with controlling your desiresIndia· 2026-07-19
Epictetus is cited as a philosopher who would advise us to mind our own business regarding unsolicited advice.
‘Be careful of your cat,’ the woman said. Something in me snapped – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-17
Epictetus is quoted on the importance of judgments over societal status.
How to think like a bee and stop comparing yourself with others – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-25
Epictetus is mentioned as a Stoic philosopher who believed in the existence of fate.
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Hungary· 2025-10-17
Epictetus summarized a compassionate attitude towards health in the maxim: 'Neither shame nor blame'.
Por una frasecilla se pierde un gran amor | Opinión
Spain· 2025-06-01
Epictetus suggests that the secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is the courage to let go.
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Venezuela· 2025-05-31
Epictetus is a Stoic philosopher known for his teachings on resilience and practical wisdom.
No punching, whining, or crying over spilled milk: The ancient ‘Let Them’ wisdom of the Stoics for surviving the election
Canada· 2025-04-16
