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Quote By Epictetus
Never in any case say I have lost such a thing, but I have returned it. Is your child dead? It is a return. Is your wife dead? It is a return. Are you deprived of your estate? Is not this also a return?
Epictetus
Epictetus
Stoic Philosopher
Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher and former slave, taught the power of inner freedom and control over one’s mind.
Explanation Of The Quote
Epictetus reframes loss as returning what was never truly ours. This perspective fosters acceptance and peace, reminding us that everything is temporary and borrowed.
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