"An immense dose of Epictetus would do us all a great deal of good, and I am gra
teful (beyond irony) to Tom Wolfe for reviving Epictetus" - Harold Bloom. So wha
t 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 with
in reach. He dedicated his life to outlining the simple way to happiness, fulfil
lment, and tranquility.
By putting into practice the 93 witty, wise, and razo
r-sharp instructions that make up "The Art of Living", readers learn to graceful
ly meet the challenges of everyday life as well as life's inevitable major losse
s and disappointments.
