A Quote by Epictetus

Asked, Who is the rich man? Epictetus replied, ?He who is content.

Epictetus

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Epictetus
Greek - Philosopher
50 - 138

When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, 'I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men,' Epictetus replied, 'I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!’.

Epictetus

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