ΑΝΕΧΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΕΧΟΥ
Epictetus, Fragment 179 (Gellius 17.19)
The source
"Endure. Refrain." Epictetus said it in Fragment 179 (Gellius 17.19). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
"Verba duo haec dicebat: anechou kai apechou"Original Greek, Fragment 179 (Gellius 17.19). Rendered from the ancient Greek; print the Greek with the English.
Who said it
Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Born enslaved, became the most influential Stoic teacher of his age. His student Arrian wrote down the Discourses and the Enchiridion.
Questions
- Who said "Endure. Refrain."?
- Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Source: Fragment 179 (Gellius 17.19).
- What is the original Greek?
- Verba duo haec dicebat: anechou kai apechou. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Filed under Laconic.
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