When did Musonius Rufus live?

Musonius Rufus was born in 30 AD and died in 101 AD.

Where was Musonius Rufus from?

Musonius Rufus was a Roman philosopher of the Ancient era.

What philosophical movements is Musonius Rufus associated with?

Musonius Rufus was associated with Stoicism.

How many quotes are attributed to Musonius Rufus?

There are 6 attributed quotations from Musonius Rufus in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.

Musonius Rufus 30 AD – 101 AD

Musonius Rufus (30 AD – 101 AD) was a Roman philosopher of the Ancient era, associated with Stoicism.

Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher and the teacher of Epictetus. Twice exiled by emperors who feared his moral influence, he insisted that philosophy is for everyone and held that women, like men, should study it. His lectures, preserved in summaries by his students, develop a practical Stoicism focused on the daily exercise of virtue: marriage, parenthood, food, clothing, and the conduct of public life. He returned to Rome under Vespasian and continued to teach until his death.

Key facts

Nationality: Roman
Era: Ancient
Movements: Stoicism

Selected quotes

Attributed to Musonius Rufus:

“Few are the days during which we shall not need to be reminded of what we have to bear.”
Attributed to Musonius Rufus:

“Women have received from the gods the same ability to reason that men have.”
Attributed to Musonius Rufus:

“It is not he who has many possessions who is rich, but he who has few wants.”
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“We should keep ourselves in such fitness for any kind of labor that even the unaccustomed shall be easy for us.”
Attributed to Musonius Rufus:

“Every distress is mitigated by reason.”

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Frequently asked about Musonius Rufus

When did Musonius Rufus live?: Musonius Rufus was born in 30 AD and died in 101 AD.
Where was Musonius Rufus from?: Musonius Rufus was a Roman philosopher of the Ancient era.
What philosophical movements is Musonius Rufus associated with?: Musonius Rufus was associated with Stoicism.
What was Musonius Rufus known for?: Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher and the teacher of Epictetus.
How many quotes are attributed to Musonius Rufus?: There are 6 attributed quotations from Musonius Rufus in the 1001Philosophers collection, organized by topic.