Stoic Quote: “For it is you who know yourself, and what value you set upon yourself, and at what rate you sell yourself.”

The Via Stoica Podcast: Stoic quotes series

In the Stoic quotes series, we take a look at what the Stoics said and uncover the wisdom they left behind. We look at the famous writings from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and more.

In this episode, we turn to a powerful quote from Epictetus, found in the Discourses, that asks us to reflect on self-worth and the price we’re willing to pay for external approval:

“For it is you who know yourself, and what value you set upon yourself, and at what rate you sell yourself.”

What does it mean to "sell yourself"? And how often do we trade our principles, our time, or our peace of mind for things that are not truly valuable? In this episode, we explore how this quote invites us to know our inner worth and live accordingly.

We also discuss the importance of self-examination, how our choices reflect what we value most, and why living in alignment with our true character is the key to Stoic freedom.

For a deeper dive into this quote, check out the full reflection on our website:
https://viastoica.com/epictetus-quote-on-self-worth

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https://viastoica.com/stoic-quotes
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