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“Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.”

Quote by Epictetus

Book:Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

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Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Golden Sayings Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

The book is a compilation of key texts from the Stoic philosophical tradition. It includes extracts from Marcus Aurelius' personal reflections and advice, Epictetus' teachings on Stoic ethics and philosophy, and Epictetus' The Enchiridion, a concise guide to Stoic practice. 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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