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Epictetus 

Epictetus, c. 50 – c. 135 AD) was a Greek stoic philosopher. He was born into slavery to a Roman master, gained his freedom only to be banished from Rome. Spending his remaining life in northwestern Greece. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion. The Enchiridion of Epictetus is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice. Eschewing Metaphysics the branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality, the first principles of being, identity and change, space and time, causality, necessity, and possibility. It includes questions about the nature of consciousness and the relationship between mind and matter, between substance and attribute, and between potentiality and actuality. The word "metaphysics" comes from two Greek words that, together, literally mean "after or behind or among the study of the natural".
Epictetus claimed, "It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.”

He also said: “Only the educated are free.”
Epictetus by Spiritual-Master March 19, 2022
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epicaustic 

the retort of an epic event
That was very epicaustic of you.
epicaustic by jewsh September 28, 2009

Epicatunity 

a. the act of being epic

2. unparalleled levels of awesomeness

n9ne. banana pancakes
1. "look at the way that guy handles that whip." "epicatunity." "befro good sir."

dos. the end of 300 as Dilios finishes his phenomenal speech and charges into battle would be an acceptable time to utter "epicatunity"
Epicatunity by Bro-Central February 19, 2010

epicatunist 

(ep·ic·a·tu·ni·st) ep-ik-uh-too-ni-st

a. a person who takes full advantage of epic moments.

b. some one who is good at finding epic moments

c. some one accreditedly epic
man, just look at phil riding that croc" "I know, what an epicatunist
epicatunist by Bro-Central June 14, 2010

Excactusly 

A term used in the way "exactly" is used, but is used when the subject of the conversation refers to something painful, "Cactus" in it being the pain part. 'Cause cacti hurt when they jab you.
"When you step on a nail, you need to make sure you have your tetanus shot up-to-date."

"Sounds like a hassle."

"Excactusly. Don't do it."
Excactusly by alsjfowigjdslg December 5, 2011

Epictetus 

Hym "You see that guy Einzelgänger's video on Epictetus. I'm like the reincarnation of the that guy! And the guy that made the video is a genius! He makes all these brilliant observations, it's nuts! He's like the father I never had! We should make movies and songs and characters about him!"
Epictetus by Hym Iam June 3, 2022
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A seemingly endless debate with a idiot
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Blexas has been cited as possible in the upcoming decades, but only if Democrats continue to win the Hispanic vote in bigger margins.
Democrat 1: What is your prediction for the 2024 presidential election?
Democrat 2: Well uh, Blexas!
Democrat 1: You've been saying that since 2008 though.
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briefcake 

"Did you check out the briefcake in courtroom C?"
briefcake by Ben Frey April 6, 2006
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Brought to public attention by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in the book on the fall of Richard Nixon, All The President’s Men, ratfucker was Nixon’s term for a political operative who sows chaos among opponents; an agent provocateur. It is thought to have originated among campus political rivalries at USC, and seems to have some usage in the US military.
Along with Nixon’s other ratfuckers, Roger Stone caused fights at otherwise peaceful Democratic Party protests to generate a false narrative that the Democrats were violent and dangerous.
Ratfucker by Ricky Ramjet November 2, 2017
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countrypolitan 

Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
countrypolitan by MOChick November 7, 2006
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Witch Bath 

A bath consisting of a variety of slats, oils, soaps or any other added ingredients such as fruits, milks, herbs or any other spices for health or beautifying benifits.
She brought home alot of stuff and took it to the bathroom. She must be taking a witch bath.
Witch Bath by carnieboy30 October 26, 2020
Word of the Day on October 31, 2026
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