Handbook - Chapter Eight

Handbook

Epictetus

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Chapter Eight

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

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.