How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?

εἰς ποῖον ἔτι χρόνον ἀναβάλλῃ τὸ τῶν βελτίστων ἀξιοῦν σεαυτὸν?

Epictetus

The Enchiridion

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Author

Epictetus

Source

The Enchiridion

Genre

Philosophical literature

Statement Type

Question

Language

Greek

Time

135 130s 2nd century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Stoic Philosopher

From

Turkey Europe Roman Empire

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Citation

Epictetus. The Enchiridion. 125, ch. 51.

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