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Epictetus quotes about lies

Greek Philosopher

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As for us, we behave like a herd of deer. When they flee from the huntsman's feathers in affright, which way do they turn? What haven of safety do they make for? Why, they rush upon the nets! And thus they perish by confounding what they should fear with that wherein no danger lies. . . . Not death or pain is to be feared, but the fear of death or pain. Well said the poet therefore? Death has no terror; only a Death of shame! Epictetus
Epictetus quote: "All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain."
All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain. Epictetus
Epictetus quote: "If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself;..."
If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it. Epictetus
Epictetus quote: "If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if..."
If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. Epictetus
Epictetus quote: "We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral."
We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral. Epictetus

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