Excerpt: Epictetus was born a slave and later opened an influential school of Stoic philosophy. Read our 15 powerful Epictetus quotes to read more. Introduction: Who was Epictetus? Epictetus was born a slave around 55 A.D. in Hierapolis, Phrygia, in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Once freed, he established an influential school of Stoic … Continue reading 15 Powerful Epictetus Quotes from The Art of Living