In short, I will show you that I have the strength—of a philosopher. ‘And what strength would that be?’ A will that never fails to get what it wants, a faculty of aversion that always avoids what it dislikes, proper impulse, careful purpose and disciplined assent. That’s the human specimen you should prepare yourselves to see.EpictetusThe Author of this QuoteAuthorEpictetusa Greek-speaking Stoic philosopher