Epictetus' The Encheiridion: Or, Manual

A concise manual of Stoic wisdom, The Encheiridion presents a collection of short, practical maxims drawn from the teachings of Epictetus. Focusing on the essential distinction between what lies within our power and what does not, known as the dichotomy of control, Epictetus teaches that virtue is the only true good. He argues that life's difficulties are not obstacles but opportunities to cultiva...