How to Be Free
by Epictetus, translated by A. A. Long
A fresh translation of the Enchiridion with selected Discourses, pocket-sized, with the Greek facing. The cleanest modern entry to Epictetus.
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Three things you will actually use
- Some things are up to us; most are not.
- Freedom is in judgment.
- Practice daily.
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Read the first paragraph and apply it to today's irritation.
Our verdict
Epictetus, pocket-sized.
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