"If you want to improve be content to be thought foolish and stupid." -- Epictetus - Do you agree or Disagree with this quote?

[Still-alive]

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I'm not sure

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4 mo

I really like this quote/ very insightful and also is something i have come to fully believe in

[purplepoppy]

Agree. A fit person runs because he can, a fat person runs to improve. He knows people will laugh but waddles on anyway.

Same with people learning languages, the sooner you put into real life practice what you learn in class the quicker you'll learn, even if you look like an idiot when you try to order a cheese sandwich and say your sister has married an octopus.

[queenofcardio]

Haha I am very foolish and stupid. Agree.

Life is too short to not be your authentic self.

[AngryCarl3]

Most people think I'm stupid, so there's that. Also I'm trying to improve at chess (pretty pointless at my age) and about half my opponents must think I'm stupid.

[LiamJHayden]

I think I agree. I don't care if people think I'm foolish or stupid while I carry out my plans.

[MontBlanc]

I agree with it.

Growth often means stepping out of comfort zones and trying things others might not understand.

Being willing to appear foolish or make mistakes is part of learning and improving.

True progress comes from focusing on your own development, not on what others think of you.