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The Golden Sayings of Epictetus Epictetus. The Works of Epictetus Epictetus. The Handbook of Epictetus Epictetus. Discourses Books 1 and 2 Epictetus. Enchiridion and Selections from the Discourses of Epictetus Epictetus. Epictetus Epictetus. Of Human Freedom Epictetus. Pierce by Charles P. Hot Classical Mythology by Mark P. Morford by Mark P. Add a review Your Rating: Your Comment:. Hot Enchiridion by Epictetus by Epictetus. Clark Yes, just find yourself an English translation.
Mine is the George Long translation. Brandon It is a selection from the available material; unfortunately there are no footnotes to indicate where each of the sections come from. The words used…more It is a selection from the available material; unfortunately there are no footnotes to indicate where each of the sections come from.
The words used in this one are more modern, but I still find Elizabeth Carter's translation often seems just as modern. Probably because Epictetus expressed himself with very plain language. A little something to read on Thanksgiving. Maybe after this, I'll leaf through Seneca, then watch Charlie Brown or something. One of the big three stoics, with the authors being Marcus Aurelius and Seneca. Epictetus recieved no formal schooling, and was a slave for most of his life. No self-pity. Instead, independence, fearlessness, and acceptance of death and suffering.
Self-rule and self-improvement. Forgiveness, acceptance, and understanding. Almost resembles some forms of Buddhism. In many w Stoic philosophy is concerned with preserving our serenity and happiness regardless of any situation or circumstances.
Be it loosing your fame and wealth or you beloved ones This book which present the teachings of stoic philosopher 'Epictetus', is filled with practical wisdom, many of which constitute the foundation of many books I've read or many sayings you and I have heard.
Not only books and sayings, teachings of Epictetus I can't help but to notice is the foundation of prominent fields Stoicism according to Epictetus, is: Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.
My favorite quote, maybe because it's so personally relevant and so incisive, is, and bear with Epictetus, this one is a bit long-winded: In every affair consider what precedes and follows, and then undert Great read. Felt like I highlighted practically the entire book: First, say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do.
Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours. If you do this, you will be impervious to coercion and no one can ever hold you back.
You will be truly free and effective, for your efforts will be put to good use and won't be foolishly squandered finding fault wit I maintain the oldest writings are the absolute best. A fantastic collection of 52 maxims 29 seems to be missing , as timeless as they are wise.
Some quotes: 1. Some things are in our control and others are not. Do not be proud of any excellence that is not yours. But if you the owner boas No man is free who is not master of himself. Independence Day. It is more of a reinterpretation of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus than a straight academic translation but it wonderfully conveys the wisdom of a a great philosopher who was born a slave. If you ever find yourself at a point in your life when eve
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