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Handbook

Epictetus

Chapter Eight

Handbook - Chapter Eight

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: Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.

Chapter: 8 of 53

Sections: 1

Author: Epictetus

8. Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well.