Epictetus

50 – 135 AD · Former Slave, Stoic Philosopher

Born into slavery, Epictetus endured a broken leg at the hands of his master and emerged as one of the greatest Stoic philosophers who ever lived. A man who owned nothing — not even his own body — and yet mastered everything within his control.

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VIR-III-0005“I'm raising my kids with values I'm proud of.”VIR-II-0004“I gave my word and now I really don't want to follow through.”VIR-II-0005“I've been keeping my commitments consistently and it's changing how I see myself.”VIR-I-0007“I feel like people expect me to be someone I'm not.”VIR-I-0009“I've been hiding a part of my life that I'm ashamed of.”VIR-II-0008“I said yes when I should have said no — again.”VIR-I-0011“I walked away from something dishonest even though it would have helped me.”VIR-I-0012“I've been dishonest in small ways for so long I don't know where the line is anymore.”VIR-II-0009“I showed up for someone who needed me, even though I was tired.”VIR-I-0014“I lost something important because I refused to compromise my values.”VIR-I-0016“I caught myself about to lie and stopped.”VIR-I-0019“I've started being honest with myself about where I'm actually at.”

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