Knowest thou what kind of speck you art in comparison with the Universe?-That is, with respect to the body; since with respect to Reason, thou art not inferior to the Gods. (Epictetus)

Knowest thou what kind of speck you art in comparison with the Universe?-That is, with respect to the body; since with respect to Reason, thou art not inferior to the Gods.

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