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Stoic Wisdom
Quotes, Affirmation, and Inspiration for a Well-Lived Life
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Reflect on timeless wisdom that's as meaningful today as it was thousands of years ago. "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." This advice from Roman philosopher Epictetus rings true in our modern world, providing a stalwart pillar of...
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A beautifully illustrated volume, Stoic Wisdom combines the timeless insight of the ancient Stoic philosophers with reflective contemporary imagery to create a contemplative guide that readers will turn to again and again.
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Description
Reflect on timeless wisdom that's as meaningful today as it was thousands of years ago.
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." This advice from Roman philosopher Epictetus rings true in our modern world, providing a stalwart pillar of guidance in a complex world. Stoic Wisdom offers the insight of the Stoic philosophers in a gorgeously designed volume that encourages reflection.
In this heirloom-quality book, you'll find:
- An introduction to Stoicism
- Gorgeous contemporary photography
- Meaningful quotes from the Stoic philosophers
- Biographies of the major Stoics
Contemplating the philosophy of the Stoics will give you time each day to consider what it means to live what the Stoics called a virtuous and well-lived life. A volume to gift or return to again and again for inspiration, Stoic Wisdom provides useful and relevant guideposts for everyday living.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780785846567
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 February 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.
Illustration: color photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 472g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Publishing and supplying books to wholesalers, mail order companies, and retail stores for over 60 years, Chartwell Books publishes across a wide range of subjects, including history, craft, home reference, puzzles and games, music, art instruction, transportation, and more.
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