Epictetus

In Their Own Words

“It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.”

— Epictetus

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• Born a slave — earned his freedom through philosophy
• Founded a school of Stoic philosophy
• His Discourses and Enchiridion have influenced philosophers for 2,000 years
• Major influence on Marcus Aurelius, who quoted him extensively

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