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3 quotes from The Art of Living

• "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."
• "We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak."
• "Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control."

Author: Epictetus

Epictetus was a prominent Stoic philosopher of the first and second centuries AD, born a slave in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey) and later emancipated, allowing him to devote his life to philosophy. His teachings emphasized the importance of inner freedom, personal responsibility, and the distinction between what is within our control and what is not, shaping a practical approach to ethics and resilience in the face of adversity. Although he wrote no texts himself, his ideas were preserved by his student Arrian in the form of the "Discourses" and the "Enchiridion," which distilled his wisdom into accessible principles. Epictetus's legacy continues to influence modern thought, encouraging individuals to cultivate virtue and attain tranquility through the acceptance of life's challenges.