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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 102 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 102

Every place is safe to him who lives with justice.
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Someone who lives justly is secure wherever they go, because their safety comes from their character rather than their surroundings.

Themes and situations

  • Justice and fairness
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Courage
  • Peace of mind
  • Virtue and character
  • Anxiety about the future
  • Moving away or exile

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