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Publisher's Summary
"If it is beyond your power to control, let it go."
"Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things."
"In this way, you overcome life's challenges, rather than being overcome by them."
Epictetus (c. AD 50-135) was a former Roman slave (he was also lame in one leg, and walked with a crutch) who went on to become a great teacher. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical - aimed at relieving human suffering here and now.
The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by one of his students. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire.
This new edition, published by Ancient Renewal, is rendered in contemporary English by Sam Torode.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-2018
Best book to live by.
This is a manual not a treatise. A booklet not a tome.
Simple rules to follow daily. You can understand it in an afternoon but it will take a lifetime to live it.
Really the most concise yet thorough book on applying the highest principles to your life.
If you want to learn this is not for you. But if you want distilled wisdom that you can use as a guide this very much IS for you.
A true path to individual honor and integrity.
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- Geanette D.
- 13-04-2018
Excellent Listen!
This is something I listen to over and over again. I urge anyone and everyone to not only have this on audio but in hard copy. First thing I do in the morning and at night.. Great for persons trying to simplify and find inner peace in their lives. I have sent this book to my closest friends and my 15 YEAR old son.. The narration is calming and helps me refocus ... love love love!
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- Leesmileyman
- 11-04-2019
Truly
The Manual for life that still holds true to this day! Wisdom is preserved with this translation!
Roger L. Lee, Sr.
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- Carlos Cabanillas
- 11-09-2018
Succinct an Easy to Assimilate
This interpretation of the manual makes it really easy to understand the meaning and its applications. Highly recommended!
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- Anonymous User
- 29-06-2018
simple plain very informative and useful
this is a great read, its simple, very informative, and useful. I can't wait to read more stoic philosophies and advice thank you
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- Deric Ravsten
- 18-01-2020
brief but full of useful reminders
great summary of key principles to living intentionally. worth the 47 minutes and 3 bucks!
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- donna
- 06-01-2020
Relaxing
I enjoy this audio book before I go to bed. Sam Torode has a very soothing voice. Also, very inspirational. I am taking away a lot in 47 minutes.
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- R
- 26-11-2019
Concise and Easy to Understand
This summary is one I plan to reference often and include in my daily reminders. It is concise yet very comprehensive on life matters. Narration by author is excellent.
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- Nate Daily
- 15-10-2019
A good translation
The translation does an excellent job of bring Epictetus into the modern world. It’s amazing how relevant these ideas and thoughts are.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-10-2019
Fathers buy this for your sons!
Obviously great for daughters too, but wow is this exactly what every teenage boy needs to hear. I was playing it while painting the garage and my son overheard it and said “hey what’s that book you were listening too?” It solves a lot of the issues young men are dealing with at the end of high school years.
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- martyn jukes
- 08-05-2018
Short but sweet
Great guide to life but I’ve read better. I’d rate the works of Seneca and Marcus Aurelius higher for their content.