For what tyrant, or what thief, or what law-courts, can still inspire fear in those who no longer attach any importance to the body and its possessions? So wait, and don’t make your departure without proper reason.
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Author Epictetus
Source Discourses
Topic importance fear
Date 2nd century
Language English
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Note Translated by Robin Hard
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