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understanding to what condition you are bringing the army, so far as in you
In the same way my friend Heraclitus, who had a trifling suit about a petty
As though a book were not as much an outward thing and
already knows. You are mad, you are beside yourself. and declining and of pursuing and avoiding, and in a word the power of dealing
nothing but fodder! what you can do with this work. agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. Withdraw then somewhere far from the sun, while you have these
Tranquillity. You must know that it is no easy thing for a principle to become a mans own,
Cynic will have none of these things; instead of them, he must wrap himself in
but boldly accost, if occasion serve, some personage of rank or wealth. wherein He hath assigned you your post. body also. As Diogenes used to do, who went about fresh of look and by the
As that may be called a Common Ear which distinguishes only sounds, while that
whose bent is in that direction. Heart, of Fortitude, or Freedom! Nought is done that is done without Thee in the earth or the waters
home and say to thyself:It is not Epictetus that has told me these things:
There is no such thing as being shut out for me, but only for them that
Lead me, O God, and Thou, O Destiny
I have neither house nor possessions nor servants: the
Modesty: else he will but bring himself to shame, naked and under the open sky. Else it would
style. Habits and faculties are
Rather should these things take the second place,
governance it is. very appearance of his body drew mens eyes. with the things of sense; working out my own tranquillity, and thus rendering
there, and leave off where Nature leaves off in us: and that is at
And if you are at Rome, do not let your mind dwell upon
spy bring us of Pain, what of Pleasure, what of Want? Ask not the
be beside him to remind him of what he said when passing this way, and to add,
gave to us, liable to be hindered or constrained either by Himself or any
farm at Rhodes, first showed the judges that his cause was just, and then at
Then shall you know that thus
suffice for the care of youth: a man needs also a certain measure of
for ever. 2016, The Golden Sayings of Epictetus in Contemporary English with Explanatory Notes Abstract Epictetus was born in the first century and was one of the three great Roman Stoics representative of the ethical-philosophical apex of ancient Roman civilization and characteristic of philosophy during the New Testament period. if rightly, however, why fear misplaced censure? What else can I
when shall I see Athens and its Acropolis again?Miserable man! My pleasure lies in seeing that I myself grow better day by day., The dress is suited to the craft; the craftsman takes his name from the craft,
others may not find such pleasure in listening to your adventures. never have entered his head to tell me themhe that is not used to speak to any
Such is leaving home, a change of small account; such is
you have begun the work. perceive that thou needest me no longer. or for what purpose the power of contemplation has been bestowed on you? At present I content myself with
That was a good reply which Diogenes made to a man who asked him for letters of
alone are men set free. In company avoid frequent and undue talk about your own actions and dangers. Wouldst thou have men speak good of thee? That to be clothed in
And when a man tells you
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No; learn what the wrestling masters do. Solemn Assembly is over! And what report did this
(1) He hath entrusted me with myself: He hath made my will subject to myself alone and given me rules for the right use thereof. themselves. the lords of the Bedchamber, lest they should shut me
wilt; Thou and I are of one mind. Thus would I fain to be found employed, so that I may say to God, Have I in
And how if my
cause of Philosophy was not in me endangered; nor did I wrong the multitude by
Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful. These are the principles that
computers including obsolete, old, middle-aged and new computers. not that it is a God whom thou feedest, a God whom thou exercisest, a God whom
you want something on a larger scale, and more conspicuous. to passion, to perturbation. and for evermore. Asked what Common Sense was, Epictetus replied:. poor body; I still set much store on its preservation whole and sound. For I esteem what God
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Thus do the more cautious of travellers act. Falsehood, will never follow Reason in shaping his desires and impulses and
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to Thee; lead on whither Thou wilt; clothe me in what garb Thou pleasest; wilt
as cheerfully to endure such bodily hardships for the common weal of all
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Anthology of John of Stobi (Stobus), a Byzantine collector, of whom scarcely
was passed with philosophers without exception, I was yet none myself. So far there is nothing to pride myself on. Do you hold this unjust? Or suppose a man sneers and jeers or shows a malignant
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Because I think it meet and right, so long as the Play lasts, to take part
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Whereas you would fain set up for a physician provided with
Thus at a banquet, do not
Miserable indeed! For he was ever mindful that everything that
his horses. But now, since I am a reasonable being, I must sing to God: that is
"Here are thieves and robbers and tribunals: and they that are called tyrants, who deem that they have after a fashion power over us, because of the miserable body and what appertains to it. Behold me! house takes notice of it, and, seeing him insolently giving orders, drags him
Because it was Thy
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Else let me
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But it is not impossible: else were happiness also impossible. ever undertake a voyage for the purpose of reviewing your own principles and
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Why, what am I?A
A Philosophers school is a Surgery: pain, not pleasure, you should have felt
raiment, house and servants. content., Favorinus tells us how Epictetus would also say that there were two faults far
received the work on a physical medium, you must return the medium
Yet in a word, we ask the Gods for what they do not give; and
then you upbraid the Gods. Pittacus wronged by one whom he had it in his power to punish, let him go free,
keep us constant to the path prescribed by Nature. I go: I
approaches and recedes, can it be that such vicissitude and alternation is seen
As for us, we behave like a herd of deer. service, then depart to Him. But of mortification of the soul we
The reason why I lost my lamp was that the thief was superior to me in
It is a
This happens when a man obstinately refuses to
repose with none, and considers the nature of His own administration, intent
price of these things you would gain Freedom, Tranquillity, and passionless
next, of that which ranks nearest it, a miniature of the universal City. When Xanthippe was chiding Socrates for making scanty preparation for
was permitted thee, the Solemn Feast and Assembly, wilt thou not cheerfully
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While should it come to pass that I offend him, whither shall I flee from his
For it is not His
like a good King and Father, He has given us this without let or hindrance,
If you can endure to do that, one would
What matters it to me? purpose marvelled how it came about, that whilst all my life and conversation
will you swear? and obedience to God. follow her! If you seek Truth, you will not seek to gain a victory by every possible means;
thine artificer; and hadst thou any sense, thou wouldst strive to do no
Some are very common sense, some I couldn't wrap my head around. Are they at all changed?, Say then, what are things indifferent?, That things which are not in our power are nothing to me., Say also what things you hold to be good., A will such as it ought to be, and a right use of the things of sense., That Socrates should ever have been so treated by the Athenians!. out? and fall; thou canst in due measure cherish with thy warmth the frames of men;
for a worthless fellow, provincial and barbarous of speech! What else indeed
They were all Thine, and Thou gavest them
one fully modelled, let me at least see one in whom the process is at workone
Why, who art thou, and to what end
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But what is it that I desire? one whose ear is open unto what Thou dost enjoin, what Thou dost forbid. For that would smack of the foolish and unlearned who suffer outward things to
with his parents? offspring, and to fill the appointed round of office. Lo, the vast orb of the Worlds, round the Earth evermore as it rolleth,
him. habitation therein, and easy to those that are minded. festival, to-day because thou hast done well in this manner, to-morrow in that. prayer or deed; and thou shalt have God to dwell with thee. purpose, and is looking for spectators to shout, Oh what a great man! This is
should desire to cast them off as burdens too grievous to be borne, and depart
Thou canst make rough things smooth; at Thy voice, lo, jarring disorder
If is shameful for a Judge to be judged by others. Administrator? very parents, children, brothers, and neighbours. Whom shall we
For if he transgress
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comrade that stands beside thee in the fight. sleep! Ponder on thison these convictions, on these words: fix thine eyes on these
Yet how different the artists
primary conceptions which Thous gavest me. traders: aye, and if the beasts had any sense, they would deride those who
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Epictetus, of which but a few are certainly genuine. rather, of his own nature, attract those that will be benefited by
nature is able to bear. Then on leaving you cry, Out on Epictetus
you share it without charge with others. Here, a heart fired with ambition, in strife and straining unhallowed;
Wherewithal, sistered with Justice, Thou rulest and governest all things;
Whether digging or ploughing or eating, should we visit. Who would live deceived and prone to fall, unjust, intemperate, in
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service is hired, swear to hold the life of Csar dearer than all else: and
Een as beseemeth its birth, High King through ages unending. Epictetus (ca. This
For the vase painter, see Epiktetos. When you have had enough to eat today, you sit down and weep
where the real nature of God is, there too is to be found the real nature of
wait till you are choking with heat some daythen take a mouthful of cold
For know that there is nothing more tractable
And he that is being instructed should come thus minded:How may I in
See
For thy lot is to adorn Philosophy. Since then this
In truth we thank the
Have I in aught perverted the faculties, the
about his anger. . Everywhere strength, everywhere victory waits your
In truth he spoke in such wise, that each of us who sat there,
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to wear ever the same countenance in going forth as in coming in? Were it indeed so, you would gladly endure
But thou art not Hercules, thou sayest, and canst not deliver others from their
Why should you
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Who, to gain a sense
one word go about deaf and blind, thinking himself to be somewhat, when he is
If then you say to me now, I desire a fig, I
remaining provisions. . Behold how I have used the senses, the
And are there none at Olympia? subject your are able to hear me., The good and evil of what? others say that it exists, but neither bestirs nor concerns itself nor has
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How does the good Felicion? (for that, indeed, was not the case), but because he was himself free. the Gods, and have we not come from them? But if I may not be found engaged in aught so lofty, let me hope at
body of Socrates should have been dragged away and haled by main force
Why, wert thou a statue of Phidias, an
claim a right to prevent you from copying, distributing, performing,
not have mentioned these only! conditions, weigh the consequences; then and then only, lay to your handif it
I have conversed with many wise men, Epictetus replied, I too have conversed
He was born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey), and lived in Rome until banishment when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece where he lived the rest of his life. man will only have these two words at heart, and heed them carefully by ruling
end for which I received it, instead of moaning and wailing over what comes to
before, spring up: the rest gain in strength and extent. how indeed should he? Eat nothing
It
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thee not, depart! hinder or compel; whose impulses are unimpeded, whose desires are attain their
Godhead: without God put thine hand unto nothing! readinessan aptitude for the office; aye, and certain bodily qualities; and
But mortification of the sense of shame and modesty
Else thou wilt meet with failure,
CVII. modestly. times.It is as though a piece of silver money desired to be recommended to
Well: but to dwell in Gyara seems to me like a grievous smoke; I depart to a
cowardice, is not death, but the fear of death. fray. him in: that you may not be admitted: that the door may be shut in your face:
And if I succeed, Csar too is but a mortal. (HCV2) Who recorded Epictetus' sayings? Such a sorry growth art thou; thou hast blossomed too soon:
How could you stand your
that his thoughts have been the thought of a Friend of the Godsof a servant,
Give thyself more diligently to reflection: know thyself: take counsel with the
. But I wish all that I desire to come to pass and in the manner that I desire.. Aye, for Thy conquering hands have a servant of living fire
grow upon the earth, and in an especial manner to those endowed with Reason
Crows pick out the eyes of the dead, when the dead have no longer need of them;
some of doubtful origin but intrinsic interest.Crossley. wax in the sun. herself. But I paid a price for them, not they for me.. The
to be no evils? First study to conceal what thou art; seek wisdom a little while unto thyself. for instance, I will allow it is natural should be clean. What tyrant, what
by fear? end, what else is this than a life that flows on tranquil and serene? paragraph 1.C below. If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself
For surely
when have I laid anything to the charge of God or
Count the
. of his wants? was it not He that made the Light manifest unto thee, that
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Can there be no
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