"He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at." - Epictetus. This powerful quote reveals a key Stoic principle: the importance of self-humor...

2013年2月19日 · Here is an example of Epictetus’ humor from his Discourses Book 1, Chapter 26: “I know a man who clung to the knees of Epaphroditus [a philosopher] in tears and said he …

2024年8月2日 · Epictetus, the ancient Stoic philosopher, offers a timeless insight into this idea with his quote, “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.” This quote …

爱比克泰德 (Epictetus, 约55～约135年)， 古罗马 最著名的 斯多葛学派 哲学家之一。 出生于古罗马东部弗里吉亚的一个奴隶家庭，童年时被卖到罗马为奴，后师从斯多葛哲学家鲁佛斯，并获 …

2024年3月7日 · The Stoics themselves practiced self-deprecating humor in order to not take themselves or life too seriously. Epictetus was known to have a very dry and ironic wit. You …

Stoic writings are sprinkled with a dry sense of wit, here represented by Epictetus: “I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has …

Epictetus reminds us of the strength found in humility and humor. Embracing our own quirks, flaws, and mistakes gives us the freedom to laugh, learn, and gro...

2021年3月24日 · I've recently started rereading Epictetus' Discourses and have been delighted to rediscover his humor as well. I don't know about you, but for me that makes the discourses …

Philosophers have had many explanations for what humor is throughout the years. Early Greeks like Plato, Aristotle, and Epictetus generally took a negative view of it, thinking it was a vice …

The PHAEDRUS is pre-eminent among the dialogues of Plato for the variety of its contents and style, the richness of its imaginative description, and the sportive humor of its conversation. …