Description
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Art Of Living, The by Epictetus , Sharon Lebell
An immense dose of Epictetus would do us all a great deal of good and I am grateful (beyond irony) to Tom Wolfe for reviving Epictetus Harold Bloom. So what makes the writings of this former slave so powerful today? Epictetus observed that although everyday life is fraught with difficulty a life of virtue is within reach. He dedicated his life to outlining the simple way to happiness fulfillment and tranquility. By putting into practice the 93 witty wise and razorsharp instructions that make up The Art of Living readers learn to gracefully meet the challenges of everyday life as well as lifes inevitable major losses and disappointments.