Book HackA Manual for LivingBy Epictetus
In a Nutshell
Ancient Greek stoic philosopher Epictetus provides guidelines for living a happy, spiritually fulfilled life, and advice for incorporating philosophy into the day-to-day.
Favorite Quote
The ignorant man's position and character is this: he never looks to himself for benefit or harm, but to the world outside him. The philosopher's position and character is that he always looks to himself for benefit and harm.
Epictetus
Introduction
We can probably all benefit from a manual for living with joy, peace, and tranquility.
Epictetus, a Greek philosopher born in around 50 C.E., was a student of the Stoics. The Stoics believed that practicing virtue is the route to a healthy life.
Epictetus' Manual for Living is a compilation of his aphorisms and teachings that guides readers on how to free themselves from pride, suffering, and vice.
Generally thought of as the West's first-ever self-help book, The Manual for Living delivers bite-sized, memorable advice on tranquility, peace, and freeing oneself from harm.
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