I have to die. Do I have to whine about it?
Epictetus, Discourses 1.1
The source
"I have to die. Do I have to whine about it?" Epictetus said it in Discourses 1.1. Translated by George Long, 1877.
"I must die. Must I then die lamenting?"George Long, 1877, Discourses 1.1.
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 "I have to die. Do I have to whine about it?"?
- Epictetus (c. 50–135 AD). Source: Discourses 1.1.
- What is the original wording?
- I must die. Must I then die lamenting? (George Long, 1877). Translated by George Long, 1877.
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