Chapter Fifty
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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: Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
50. Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
Abide by them as they were laws, and as if you would be guilty of impiety by violating any of them.
Don't regard what anyone says of you, for this, after all, is no concern of yours.
Book: Handbook
Subtitle: The ancient summary of Epictetus's teachings and philosophy
Author: Epictetus
Chapter: Chapter Fifty
Chapter Subtitle: Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
Location: Chapter 50, Section 1
Content:
50. Whatever moral rules you have deliberately proposed to yourself.
Abide by them as they were laws, and as if you would be guilty of impiety by violating any of them.
Don't regard what anyone says of you, for this, after all, is no concern of yours.