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Epictetus quote on enthusiasm circulates among readers

Original: "Likewise, I would be a lot more excited about joining you in serious study if I were once to see you bright-eyed and en

Readers are sharing a passage from Epictetus's Discourses and Selected Writings, in which the Stoic philosopher says he would be more eager to join someone in serious study if he saw them bright-eyed and enthusiastic. The quote is being posted in books and Stoicism circles, sparking conversation about motivation, learning, and ancient advice that still resonates with modern readers.

Why now: The quote resonates with book and Stoicism communities interested in timeless advice on enthusiasm for learning

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• "Likewise, I would be a lot more excited about joining you in serious study if I were once to see you bright-eyed and enthusiastic." Epictetus, Discourses and Selected Writings # books # stoicism # epictetus # bookstodon · ethanOS@infosec.exchange · 3

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