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Epictetus · c. 50 – c. 135 CE

Fragments 65 — Epictetus

Translation by George Long (1877)

Epictetus, Fragments 65

It is shameful for the judge to be judged by others.
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A person whose role is to judge truly should not be measured or swayed by the opinions of others. Being ruled by other people's verdicts is a disgrace to a good judge.

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  • Justice and fairness
  • Virtue and character
  • Reputation and others' opinions

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