# Euphrates — Discourses character guide

> Euphrates in Discourses by Epictetus.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Euphrates 510, Euphrates 743

**First appearance:** 0004-i-of-the-things-which-are-in-our-power-and-not-in-our-power

## Who they are

Stoic philosopher and contemporary of Epictetus, praised for his wisdom.

## Relationships

### [Demonax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/demonax)

_friendship_

Demonax and Euphrates are fellow philosophers who share mutual respect and engage in intellectual camaraderie.

### [Demonax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/characters/demonax)

_friendship_

Demonax and Euphrates are fellow philosophers who share mutual respect and engage in intellectual camaraderie.

## In the story

### [That We Ought to Proceed with Circumspection to Everything](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/xv-that-we-ought-to-proceed-with-circumspection-to-everything)

Mentioned as a philosopher whose eloquence inspires others to pursue philosophy.

### [VIII: Against Those Who Hastily Rush Into the Use of the Philosophic Dress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_se/chapters/viii-against-those-who-hastily-rush-into-the-use-of-the-philosophic-dress)

Quoted as saying he strove to be a philosopher without people knowing it, emphasizing that philosophy is shown by acts, not outward marks.

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