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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 62 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 62

You will fail (stumble) least in your judgments, if you yourself fail (stumble) least in your life.
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The better you live yourself, the fewer mistakes you will make in judging others. Good judgement grows out of good conduct.

Older wording

“stumble”
— go wrong, make a mistake

Themes and situations

  • Justice and fairness
  • Judgements and impressions
  • Virtue and character
  • Self-discipline and habit

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