The Enchiridion or Handbook of Epictetus (Ancient Greek: Ἐγχειρίδιον Ἐπικτήτου, Enkheirídion Epiktḗtou) is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice compiled by Arrian, a 2nd-century disciple of the Greek philosopher Epictetus. Although the content is mostly derived from the Discourses of Epictetus, it is not a summary of the Discourses but rather a compilation of practical precepts. Eschewing metaphysics, Arrian focuses his attention on Epictetus's work applying philosophy to daily life. Thus, the book is a manual to show the way to achieve mental freedom and happiness in all circumstances. 00:00:00.000 The Inchiridion 00:13:01.720 I There are things which are within our power 00:15:02.560 II Remember that desire demands the attainment of that of which 00:16:03.040 III With regard to whatever objects either delight the mind or 00:16:31.040 IV When you set about any action, remind yourself of what nature 00:17:54.080 VI Be not elated at any excellence not your own. 00:18:25.520 VII As in a voyage, when the ship is at anchor, if you go on shore 00:19:12.240 VIII Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish 00:19:20.600 IX Sickness is an impediment to the body, but not to the will 00:19:39.520 X Upon every accident, remember to turn toward yourself and 00:20:02.360 XI Never say of anything, “I have lost it,” 00:20:34.880 XII If you would improve, lay aside such reasonings as these h 00:21:30.440 XIII If you would improve, be content to be thought foolish and 00:21:55.560 XIV If you wish your children and your wife and your friends to 00:22:42.640 XV Remember that you must behave as at a banquet. 00:23:31.480 XVI When you see anyone weeping for grief, either that his son has 00:24:04.400 XVII Remember that you are an actor in a drama 00:24:30.320 XVIII When a raven happens to croak unluckily, be not overcome by 00:24:56.680 XIX You can be unconquerable if you enter into no combat in which 00:25:32.880 XX Remember that it is not he who gives abuse or blows, who 00:25:57.840 XXI Let death and exile, and all other things which appear 00:26:12.720 XXII If you have an earnest desire toward philosophy, prepare 00:26:50.120 XXIII If you ever happen to turn your attention to externals, for 00:27:10.480 XXIV Let not such considerations as these distress you 00:29:30.960 XXV Is anyone preferred before you at an entertainment, or in 00:31:05.960 XXVI The will of nature may be learned from things upon which we 00:31:50.480 XXVII As a mark is not set up for the sake of missing the aim, so 00:31:58.600 XXVIII If a person had delivered up your body to some passer-by, 00:32:12.040 XXIX In every affair consider what precedes and what follows 00:35:31.080 XXX Duties are universally measured by relations. 00:36:22.320 XXXI Be assured that the essence of piety toward the gods lies in 00:38:20.200 XXXII When you have recourse to divination, remember that you know 00:39:53.120 Attend, therefore, to the greater diviner, the Pythian God, who 00:40:01.760 XXXIII Begin by prescribing to yourself some character and 00:43:59.840 XXXIV If you are dazzled by the semblance of any promised 00:44:43.160 XXXV When you do anything from a clear judgment that it ought to 00:45:01.280 XXXVI As the proposition, “either it is day or it is night,” 00:45:30.360 XXXVII If you have assumed any character beyond your strength, you 00:45:40.560 XXXVIII As in walking you take care not to tread upon a nail, or 00:45:55.520 XXXIX The body is to everyone the proper measure of its 00:46:26.080 XL Women from fourteen years old are flattered by men with the 00:46:50.000 XLI It is a mark of want of intellect to spend much time in...
