“It is wicked to withdraw from being useful to the needy, and cowardly to give way to the worthless.”
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The Works of Epictetus: Consisting of His Discourses, in Four Books, the Enchiridion, and Fragments
The Works of Epictetus is a comprehensive compilation of the teachings and philosophies of Epictetus, a prominent Stoic philosopher from the 1st century AD. The book features his discourses, organized into four books, the Enchiridion, a concise summary of his teachings, and additional fragments that provide further insight into his philosophical ideas. Epictetus's works focus on the principles of Stoicism, including self-discipline, rationality, and the importance of focusing on what can be controlled in life. more
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