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Handbook

Epictetus

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Chapter Twenty-seven

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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: As a mark is not set up for the sake of missing the aim, so neither does the nature of evil exist in the world.

27. As a mark is not set up for the sake of missing the aim, so neither does the nature of evil exist in the world.