A Reference Guide to Stoicism

Stoicism Is A 2300 Year-Old Greek And Roman Philosophy That Addressed Human Happiness. This Book Is A Compendium Of Principal Stoic Philosophers Cicero Seneca Epictetus And Marcus Aurelius Writings Arranged By Topic. On Escape Seneca Wrote Whatever Your Destination You Will Be Followed By Your Failings; On Death Marcus Aurelius Advised Be Content With Your Allocation Of Time; On Happiness Cicero Believed That A Happy Life Depends On Very Little; And On Suicide Epictetus Suggested To Quit The Game When It No Longer Pleases You And Depart. These Are A Few Profound Ideas From An Ancient Philosophy Of Life That Explained Things Are What We Make Them; Contentment Does Not Come From Externals; Ambition Avarice And Luxury Impede Happiness; Use Proper Judgments; Remain Indifferent To Matters Outside Choice; And Pleasure And Passion Are The Primary Causes Of Human Unhappiness. The Writings Of Ancient Stoics Reproduced In This Book Are As Relevant Today As They Were Millennia Ago.