Epictetus
If what charms you is nothing but abstract principles, sit down and turn them over quietly in your mind: but never dub yourself a philosopher.
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If what charms you is nothing but abstract principles, sit down and turn them over quietly in your mind: but never dub yourself a philosopher.

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Epictetus

Philosopher from Ancient Greece

50 - 138AD