Enchiridion · Chapter 1
On What Is and Is Not in Our Power
1 verses · Epictetus opens with the foundational distinction: our opinions, desires, and actions are within our power, while body, possessions, and reputation are not. Confusing the two breeds suffering.
Chapter 1
Περὶ τῶν ἐφ᾽ ἡμῖν καὶ οὐκ ἐφ᾽ ἡμῖν
Peri tōn eph' hēmin kai ouk eph' hēmin