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Meditations Meditations (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 368,803 ratings — published 180
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Letters from a Stoic Letters from a Stoic (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.32 — 59,383 ratings — published 64
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The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 654 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.36 — 54,002 ratings — published 2016
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The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness (Paperback)
by (shelved 649 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.24 — 38,088 ratings — published 125
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A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 27,760 ratings — published 2008
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 103,001 ratings — published 2014
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On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas) On the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long if You Know How to Use It (Penguin Great Ideas)
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avg rating 4.16 — 47,895 ratings — published 49
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Discourses and Selected Writings Discourses and Selected Writings (Paperback)
by (shelved 476 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.40 — 12,712 ratings — published 108
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Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential (Hardcover)
by (shelved 453 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.57 — 1,629 ratings — published 2023
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
by (shelved 437 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.34 — 15,747 ratings — published 2019
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How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 435 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.03 — 15,118 ratings — published 2017
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Ego Is the Enemy Ego Is the Enemy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 91,079 ratings — published 2016
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Stillness Is the Key Stillness Is the Key (Hardcover)
by (shelved 274 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.22 — 41,901 ratings — published 2019
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The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
by (shelved 244 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,375 ratings — published 1992
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The Practicing Stoic The Practicing Stoic (Hardcover)
by (shelved 228 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.35 — 5,147 ratings — published 2018
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Stoicism and the Art of Happiness (Teach Yourself) Stoicism and the Art of Happiness (Teach Yourself)
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avg rating 4.13 — 2,229 ratings — published 2013
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Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 7,944 ratings — published 2020
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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (Hardcover)
by (shelved 189 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.25 — 24,404 ratings — published 2022
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Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us About How to Live Lessons in Stoicism: What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us About How to Live (Hardcover)
by (shelved 160 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.19 — 7,064 ratings — published 2019
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Discursos Discursos (Paperback)
by (shelved 158 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.27 — 5,656 ratings — published 108
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Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.03 — 17,444 ratings — published 2021
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Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior (Hoover Essays) Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior (Hoover Essays)
by (shelved 155 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.33 — 2,263 ratings — published 1993
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The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient (Hardcover)
by (shelved 132 times as stoicism)
avg rating 3.74 — 6,711 ratings — published 2019
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The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 129 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.19 — 7,274 ratings — published 2019
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Musonius Rufus: Lectures and Sayings (Volume 1) Musonius Rufus: Lectures and Sayings (Volume 1)
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avg rating 4.08 — 899 ratings — published 80
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How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
by (shelved 107 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,611 ratings — published 2018
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Philosophy as a Way of Life: Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault Philosophy as a Way of Life: Spiritual Exercises from Socrates to Foucault (Paperback)
by (shelved 106 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,591 ratings — published 1981
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A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control - 52 Week-by-Week Lessons A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control - 52 Week-by-Week Lessons (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 105 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.05 — 1,178 ratings — published 2019
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Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 90 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.31 — 370 ratings — published 2002
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Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 89 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.27 — 3,271 ratings — published 2021
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Man's Search for Meaning Man's Search for Meaning (Paperback)
by (shelved 89 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.37 — 914,642 ratings — published 1946
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Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero (Hardcover)
by (shelved 86 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,805 ratings — published 2014
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Stoicism Stoicism (Paperback)
by (shelved 85 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.11 — 465 ratings — published 2006
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Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 77 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.13 — 6,120 ratings — published 2024
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That One Should Disdain Hardships: The Teachings of a Roman Stoic That One Should Disdain Hardships: The Teachings of a Roman Stoic (Hardcover)
by (shelved 72 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.00 — 607 ratings — published 1947
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How to Die:  An Ancient Guide to the End of Life How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 70 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.02 — 2,961 ratings — published 2017
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The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Stoic Philosophy as Rational and Cognitive Psychotherapy (Paperback)
by (shelved 70 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.21 — 323 ratings — published 2010
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The Enchiridion & Discourses of Epictetus The Enchiridion & Discourses of Epictetus (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,443 ratings — published 108
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A Man in Full A Man in Full (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as stoicism)
avg rating 3.89 — 20,871 ratings — published 1998
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A New Stoicism A New Stoicism (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as stoicism)
avg rating 3.43 — 151 ratings — published 1997
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Dialogues and Essays Dialogues and Essays (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,274 ratings — published 64
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The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on the Art of Living (Hardcover)
by (shelved 62 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,385 ratings — published 2017
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The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 61 times as stoicism)
avg rating 3.99 — 2,363 ratings — published 2019
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Rome's Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar Rome's Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar (Hardcover)
by (shelved 59 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,306 ratings — published 2012
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The Tao of Seneca: Practical Letters from a Stoic Master, Volume 1 The Tao of Seneca: Practical Letters from a Stoic Master, Volume 1 (Audible Audio)
by (shelved 56 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,389 ratings — published
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How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
by (shelved 49 times as stoicism)
avg rating 3.86 — 1,383 ratings — published 2019
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The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy) The Cambridge Companion to the Stoics (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)
by (shelved 47 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.03 — 113 ratings — published 2003
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On Anger On Anger (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 46 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.18 — 1,926 ratings — published 41
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Happy: Why more or less everything is absolutely fine Happy: Why more or less everything is absolutely fine (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.05 — 8,421 ratings — published 2016
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Philosophy for Life: And Other Dangerous Situations Philosophy for Life: And Other Dangerous Situations (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as stoicism)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,363 ratings — published 2012
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Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklStoicism by Jason HemlockThe Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayEgo Is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayStillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday
Stoa tou Sophia
14 books — 4 voters
Anger, Mercy, Revenge by SenecaStoicism by Jason HemlockVerissimus by Donald J. Robertson
Stoicism
3 books — 3 voters

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Markus Zusak
“Imagine smiling after a slap in the face. Then think of doing it twenty-four hours a day.”
Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

Marcus Aurelius
“Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.”
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

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