Though Epictetus contends that man has power over his will, he well knew how weak this power sometimes is.
They are deceived by appearances, perplexed, tossed about like a ship which has lost the helm: they have no steady, fixed, and rational pu. - Such are a large part of mankind; and it is true, that many persons have no Will at all.
An appearance, he says, is presented, and straightway I act according to it; and, what is the name of those who follow every appearance? They are called madmen.
Though Epictetus contends that man has power over his will, he well knew how weak this power sometimes is