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The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.
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"The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things."
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The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things. — Epictetus

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Epictetus was a Philosopher from Ancient Rome (50–138).

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This quote is attributed to Epictetus, a Philosopher from Ancient Rome.
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Epictetus lived from 50 – 138.
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