"It is a quiet truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless."

Courage

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When Epictetus speaks about courage, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of courage in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About Epictetus

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia and lived in Rome until his banishment, after which he spent the rest of his life in Nicopolis in northwestern Greece.

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