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Place then thy happiness in that wherein thou art equal to the Gods.
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“Place then thy happiness in that wherein thou art equal to the Gods.”

Epictetus

Source
The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Date
c. 125
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Hastings Crossley — Translator and arranger · from Ancient Greek
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Meaning of “Place then thy happiness in that wherein thou…”

Epictetus locates happiness in the rational and moral capacities a person can exercise rather than in rank, possessions, or bodily advantages.

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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, saying XXXIII, Hastings Crossley translation.

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