“He is free who lives as he wishes to live; who is neither subject to compulsion nor to hindrance, nor to force; whose movements to action are not impeded, whose desires attain their purpose, and who does not fall into that which he would avoid.”
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The Enchiridion, or Handbook: With A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus
This book is a compilation of Stoic philosophy, featuring extracts from the teachings of Epictetus, a Greek philosopher. It provides guidance on self-improvement, ethics, and the importance of focusing on what one can control in life. more
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