"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Loneliness

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This reflection on loneliness by Epictetus resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in loneliness is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

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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