“These reasonings are unconnected: "I am richer than you, therefore I am better"; "I am more eloquent than you, therefore I am better." The connection is rather this: "I am richer than you, therefore my property is greater than yours;" "I am more eloquent than you, therefore my style is better than yours." But you, after all, are neither property nor style.”
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The Handbook of Epictetus
This book serves as a detailed exploration of the philosophical principles and practical wisdom espoused by Epictetus, a prominent figure in Stoic philosophy. It includes extracts from his works, offering insights into his views on ethics, happiness, and the human condition. more
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