Quote of Epictetus - Tell yourself, first of all, what...
Biography - Epictetus:
*Approximate years of birth and death.
Born: 50 - Died: 125
Period:
2nd century
1st century
Place of birth: Turkey
Born: 50 - Died: 125
Period:
2nd century
1st century
Place of birth: Turkey
Tell yourself, first of all, what kind of man you want to be; and then go ahead with what you are doing.
Translation
(French, German)
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Quotes for "to be" or about being:
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