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“To a longer and worse life, a shorter and better is by all means to be preferred.”

Quote by Epictetus

Book:All the Works of Epictetus: Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, Preserved by Arrian, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments

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All the Works of Epictetus: Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, Preserved by Arrian, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments

The book is a comprehensive compilation of the philosophical works of Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher. It features his discourses, which were recorded by Arrian, a student of Epictetus. The Enchiridion is a concise summary of Epictetus's teachings, while the fragments provide additional insights into his philosophy. more

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Epictetus was a renowned Greek philosopher born in 55 AD and died in 135 AD. He founded the Stoic school of philosophy, emphasizing the importance of reason, morality, and self-control, which had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy. more

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