We are not disturbed by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about what happens to us.

ταράσσει τοὺς ἀνθρώπους οὐ τὰ πράγματα, ἀλλὰ τὰ περὶ τῶν πραγμάτων δόγματα

Epictetus

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Topic

Thoughts Inner turmoil

Author

Epictetus

Source

The Enchiridion

Language

Greek

Time

125 120s 2nd century

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Stoic Philosopher

From

Turkey Europe Roman Empire

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Original Citation

Epictetus. Enchiridion. 125, V.

Current Citation

Epictetus. Enchiridion. Dover, 2004, V.

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