Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. – Epictetus
This quote by Epictetus emphasizes the importance of living according to your beliefs rather than merely expressing them verbally. Instead of just talking about your values and principles, you should demonstrate them through your actions and behavior. The idea is that true understanding and commitment to a philosophy are shown by how you live your life, not just by the words you use to describe your beliefs. By embodying your philosophy, you become a living example of it, which is often more powerful and convincing than words alone.
Quote By: Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) was a Greek Stoic philosopher born a slave in Phrygia, later gaining his freedom and establishing a school of philosophy in Nicopolis, Greece. His teachings emphasized the importance of inner virtue and self-control over external circumstances, encapsulated in his famous assertion that it is not events themselves that disturb us, but our judgments about them. His ideas have profoundly influenced both ancient and modern philosophy, particularly through the writings of his student Arrian, notably in the "Discourses" and the "Enchiridion."
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