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Epictetus quotes

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“He does not know my other faults, else he would not have mentioned only these.” Epictetus, “Enchiridion” - 125

“it is impossible for anyone to set out to learn what he thinks he already knows.” Epictetus, “Discourses” - 2nd century

“Either things are, and appear so to be; or else they are not, and do not appear to be; or else they are, and do not appear to be; or else they are not, and yet appear to be.” Epictetus, “Discourses” - 2nd century

“If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid” Epictetus, “Enchiridion” - 125

“even if you appear to be somebody important to others, distrust yourself.” Epictetus, “Enchiridion” - 125

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