Stoic Wisdom: Quotes, Affirmation, and Inspiration for a Well-Lived Life - Hardcover

by Editors of Chartwell Books (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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.