Epictetus

Basic idea

Former Roman slave turned Stoic teacher (~50-135 CE). Most famous for the dichotomy of control and for grounding Stoic ethics in everyday practice (recorded by his pupil Arrian in the Discourses and Enchiridion).

Key tenets

Of one thing beware, O Man; See what is the price at which you sell your will. If you do nothing else, do not sell your will cheap.

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