Epictetus, (born ad 55, probably at Hierapolis, Phrygia [now Pamukkale, Turkey]—died c. 135, Nicopolis, Epirus [Greece]), Greek philosopher associated with the Stoics, remembered for the religious tone of his teachings, which commended him to numerous early Christian thinkers.

What did Epictetus say about stoicism?

For the Stoics, the only good thing is whatever improves our character, and the only bad thing is whatever undermines it. Everything else may be preferred or dispreferred, but it's not truly good or bad.

What is the philosophy of Epictetus?

Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately.