Epictetus
Stoic philosopher, former slave. Known for his moral teachings and his dialogues with Emperor Hadrian.
Works
Chapter I (The Six Days of Creation)
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Heaven and Earth: Four Interpretations
— Quoted on the earth as the granary of Ceres
"And Epictetus says: "The earth is the granary of Ceres, the storehouse of life.""
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Verse 16: And God Made Two Great Lights
— Quoted to Hadrian on the moon and stars
"But Epictetus said to the same Hadrian: "The moon is the helper of the day, the eye of the night; the stars are the fates of men.""