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The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life
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”You are the curator of your own fortunes and misfortunes�
”Of things some are in our power, and others are not. In our powers are opinion, movement toward a thing, desire, aversion (turning from a thing); and in a word, whatever are our own acts: not in our power are the body, property, reputation, offices (magisterial power), and in a word, whatever are not our own acts�
If you like or are familiar with Stoicism, none of what is in here will come as a surprise to you, but will more likely make you nod in agreement and make you reflect over your own character and life. If you’re not familiar, some parts may seem a bit cold and detached, but most of it will probably make sense, even if it seems hard or impossible in practice.
If you like vibrations, LOA, and manifestation you will also find a lot to approve of in here. Especially in the fragments, which not all are by Epictetus.
”Choose the best life, for custom (habit) will make it pleasant�
It is a great read either way, I would recommend it to anyone. It is short and invites you to think about your reactions and being in the world.
One of my favorite fragments happens to also remind me of one of my favorite lines from st. Paul.
Fragment: ”Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress�
Phillipians 4:11 ”For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content� (KJV)
But there is so much to love about this book, Epictetus, and Stoicism in general, if it is to your mental bent.
”For another will not damage you, unless you choose: But you will be damaged then when you shall think that you are damaged�
”And let silence be the general rule, or let only what is necessary be said, and in few words�
With that said. Read it.
”Of things some are in our power, and others are not. In our powers are opinion, movement toward a thing, desire, aversion (turning from a thing); and in a word, whatever are our own acts: not in our power are the body, property, reputation, offices (magisterial power), and in a word, whatever are not our own acts�
If you like or are familiar with Stoicism, none of what is in here will come as a surprise to you, but will more likely make you nod in agreement and make you reflect over your own character and life. If you’re not familiar, some parts may seem a bit cold and detached, but most of it will probably make sense, even if it seems hard or impossible in practice.
If you like vibrations, LOA, and manifestation you will also find a lot to approve of in here. Especially in the fragments, which not all are by Epictetus.
”Choose the best life, for custom (habit) will make it pleasant�
It is a great read either way, I would recommend it to anyone. It is short and invites you to think about your reactions and being in the world.
One of my favorite fragments happens to also remind me of one of my favorite lines from st. Paul.
Fragment: ”Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress�
Phillipians 4:11 ”For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content� (KJV)
But there is so much to love about this book, Epictetus, and Stoicism in general, if it is to your mental bent.
”For another will not damage you, unless you choose: But you will be damaged then when you shall think that you are damaged�
”And let silence be the general rule, or let only what is necessary be said, and in few words�
With that said. Read it.
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May 28, 2020
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May 28, 2020
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