Stoic Ascend

Epictetus faced insurmountable odds in every aspect of his life. Born into slavery in Hierapolis two millennia ago, he wasn't bestowed with a name – 'Epictetus' merely denoted 'acquired one.' Enduring torture, theft of the fruits of his labor, and physical abuse akin to a worn-out horse, he overcame it all. His resilience shone through even when unfairly exiled after enduring unimaginable adversity and difficulty. Epictetus emerged triumphant against all odds.