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🌟📜 Welcome to Chillbooks, where timeless wisdom is delivered with calm narration and full on-screen text. Today, we present “The Golden Sayings of Epictetus”, a collection of Stoic reflections by the freed slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, translated by Hastings Crossley and read by Mark Cassidy. This audiobook includes full subtitles, offering an immersive experience with one of Stoicism’s clearest voices.
🔖 About “The Golden Sayings”
Collected by Arrian, a devoted student of Epictetus, these sayings encapsulate the heart of Stoic ethics—self-control, resilience, clarity of thought, and alignment with nature. Epictetus teaches us to master what is within our control and to let go of the rest. These brief but powerful sayings are ideal for both deep study and casual meditation.
🌟 About Epictetus
Epictetus (c. 55 – 135 CE) was born a slave, became a philosopher, and left behind a legacy of moral clarity and strength. Unlike theoretical philosophers, he focused on practical ethics—how to live well in a difficult world.
🎙️ Narrated by Mark Cassidy
Narrator Mark Cassidy brings calm authority and clarity to each saying, offering a steady voice for contemplation and insight.
🌄 Subtitled Audiobook for Meditative Reflection
This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, helping you absorb each idea at your own pace. Paired with relaxing visuals, it’s ideal for quiet listening, reflection, or note-taking.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
00:13 - Introduction
01:08 - Sayings 1-20: Harmony with Nature and God
16:12 - Sayings 21-40: Inner Liberty and Self-Understanding
29:32 - Sayings 41-60: Right Judgment and Acceptance
43:09 - Sayings 61-80: Training the Soul
1:03:16 - Sayings 81-100: Teaching and Learning the Stoic Way
1:20:09 - Sayings 101-120: Mastery Over Passion and Emotion
1:35:36 - Sayings 121-140: Stoicism in Daily Life
1:48:47 - Sayings 141-160: Strength in Simplicity
2:02:46 - Sayings 161-180: Wisdom vs. Folly
2:11:00 - Sayings 181-189: Divine Fellowship and Philosophical Fulfillment
2:18:09 - Appendix A: Fragments attributed to Epictetus
2:22:51 - Appendix B: The Hymn of Cleanthes
📘 Immerse yourself in practical wisdom with ‘The Golden Sayings of Epictetus,’ translated by Hastings Crossley and narrated by Mark Cassidy—fully subtitled for an enriching experience at Chillbooks.