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Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher whose teachings focused on philosophy as a way of life. He emphasized that while external events are beyond our control and determined by fate, we can accept them with calmness and detachment. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which can be examined and controlled through rigorous self-discipline. According to his teachings, suffering arises from trying to control what is uncontrollable or neglecting what is within our power, and by following these principles, happiness can be achieved.