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Although he was born into slavery and endured a permanent physical disability, Epictetus (ca. 50-ca. 130 CE) maintained that all people are free to control their lives and live in harmony with nature. We will always be happy, he argued, if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. After attaining his freedom, Epictetus spent his career teaching philosophy and advising a daily regimen of self-examination.

Under the rule of the Roman Empire, the slave Epictetus (“acquired”, “bought”, in Greek) not only sought his freedom, but also devoted his life to one of the most important schools of philosophy: Stoicism.

Plato, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, and Cicero are some of the famous names whose wit and wisdom are included in this audiobook, ‘700 Quotations from Ancient Philosophy’. This group of Greek philosophers, Roman Statesmen and Emperors is responsible for some of the world's best-known quotes...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Transform your entire day—from the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep—with a complete collection of guided Stoic practices. The Stoic Daily Practice brings together four complementary guided sessions designed to strengthen your...