Seek Not the Good in External Things – Epictetus

„Seek not the good in external things; seek it in yourselves.“

EpiktetEpictetus teaches that goodness is not found in external things, but within ourselves and our inner attitude.
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Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher known for his teachings on freedom through inner attitude.

Epictetus reminds us that true happiness and goodness arise from our own inner attitude.


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Epictetus (circa 50–135 AD) was a former slave and later an influential Stoic philosopher in Rome. His teachings emphasized the importance of inner freedom, self-control, and tranquility in the face of external circumstances.

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