The Golden Sayings
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ISBN10: 1162695994
ISBN13: 9781162695990
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162695990
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.18 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Golden Sayings is a collection of philosophical teachings and maxims by the ancient Greek philosopher Epictetus. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a series of short, pithy statements that offer guidance on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life. Epictetus emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, self-control, and rational thinking, and encourages readers to focus on what they can control rather than worrying about external circumstances beyond their power. He also stresses the value of humility, kindness, and compassion, and offers practical advice on how to cultivate these qualities in oneself. The Golden Sayings is a timeless classic of Stoic philosophy that continues to inspire readers with its practical wisdom and timeless insights into the human condition.He that hath grasped the administration of the World, who hath learned that this Community, which consists of God and men, is the foremost and mightiest and most comprehensive of all: -- that from God have descended the germs of life, not to my father only and father's father, but to all things that are born and grow upon the earth, and in an especial manner to those endowed with Reason (for those only are by their nature fitted to hold communion with God, being by means of Reason conjoined with Him) --why should not such an one call himself a citizen of the world? Why not a son of God? Why should he fear aught that comes to pass among men? Shall kinship with Caesar, or any other of the great at Rome, be enough to hedge men around with safety and consideration, without a thought of apprehension: while to have God for our Maker, and Father, and Kinsman, shall not this set us free from sorrows and fears?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
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