“If we are not stupid or insincere when we say that the good or ill of man lies within his own will, and that all beside is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?”
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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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