galen the physician shows a similar detachment from the ordinary hopes of humanity as to a future life, although it springs from a very different environment and training from those of Epictetus.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Born in the reign of Hadrian, and dying in the reign of Septimius Severus, galen represents the religious spirit of the Antonine age in his firm belief in a spiritual Power and Providence.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
At any rate the fact remains that M. Aurelius on this question is as submissive as Epictetus, as hesitating as galen.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill