When you want to hear a ...

When you want to hear a philosopher, do not say, \'You say nothing to me\'; only show yourself worthy or fit to hear, and then you will see how you will move the speaker.
When you want to hear a philosopher, do not say, 'You say nothing to me'; only show yourself worthy or fit to hear, and then you will see how you will move the speaker.
 Epictetus

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