Handbook - Chapter Ten
Book Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Book Description: In this book, the whole of Epictetus' philosophy is condensed into 52 key lessons by his student Arrian. The handbook was meant to be kept 'on-hand' by ancient students of Stoicism. It is a guide to be referenced when navigating the trials of life. This makes it both a vivid distillation of the most important Stoic ideas and a tool for the practical application of the philosophy.
Chapter Subtitle: With every accident, ask yourself what abilities you have for making a proper use of it.
Chapter: 10 of 53
Sections: 1
Author: Epictetus
10. With every accident, ask yourself what abilities you have for making a proper use of it.
If you see an attractive person, you will find that self-restraint is the ability you have against your desire.
If you are in pain, you will find fortitude.
If you hear unpleasant language, you will find patience.
And thus habituated, the appearances of things will not hurry you away along with them.
Book: Handbook
Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Author: Epictetus
Chapter: Chapter Ten (Chapter 10 of 53)
Sections in this chapter:
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10. With every accident, ask yourself what abilities you have for making a proper use of it.
If you see an attractive person, you will find that self-restraint is the ability you have against your desire.
If you are in pain, you will find fortitude.
If you hear unpleasant language, you will find patience.
And thus habituated, the appearances of things will not hurry you away along with them.