Chapter 13
If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to externals.Read in Books4Free →
Marks of the Progressing Student (Prokopton)
From The Enchiridion by Epictetus
Epictetus describes the bearing and habits of one making progress: indifference to reputation, attention to the inner life, suspicion of self.
Chapter 23
If ever it happen to you to be turned to externals in order to please some person, be assured that you have lost your plan of life.Read in Books4Free →
Chapter 48
Contrast between the vulgar and the philosopher: 'The condition and character of a vulgar person is, that he never expects either benefit or hurt from himself, but from externals. The condition and character of a philosopher is, that he expects all hurt and benefit from himself.'
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