"Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that are outside our control."
- Epictetus
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Epictetus defines freedom in uniquely Stoic terms. It is not political or physical liberty, but the inner freedom that comes from detaching one's happiness from things one cannot control. By ceasing to desire what is not up to us, we become immune to disappointment, fear, and external coercion.
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Complete teachings of Epictetus
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Enchiridion
The handbook of Stoic philosophy
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Dichotomy of Control
Epictetus's core teaching
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Stoic Practices
Apply Epictetus's teachings daily
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The Four Stoic Virtues
Core principles of character development
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Stoic Principles
Essential teachings for daily life