Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE
Fragments 61 — Epictetus
Translation by George Long (1877)
Epictetus, Fragments 61
If you wish to make your judgments just, listen not to (regard not) any of those who are parties (to the suit), nor to those who plead in it, but listen to justice itself.
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Epictetus, Fragments 61, tr. George Long (1877)
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In plain English
AI-written notesTo judge fairly, do not be swayed by the people involved or their advocates, but listen to what is actually right. Decide on principle rather than on pressure or persuasion.
Older wording
- “parties”
- — the people involved in a dispute
- “suit”
- — a legal case
Themes and situations
- Justice and fairness
- Judgements and impressions
- Leadership and power
- Leading others
- An ethical dilemma
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