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🏛️ "No man is free who is not master of himself." — Epictetus The complete audiobook of The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, translated by Hastings Crossley and human-read by Mark Cassidy, with the full text on screen throughout. This concise and powerful collection gathers 189 Stoic sayings on self-command, freedom, judgment, endurance, and the disciplined inner life. This Chillbooks edition is designed for slow reflection, daily listening, and practical philosophical study. If you are drawn to Stoicism for clarity, resilience, and inner peace, The Golden Sayings offers one of the most direct entrances into the spirit of Epictetus. 🎙️ THE CHILLBOOKS EXPERIENCE ✅ Human-Read Narration: A calm, deliberate performance by Mark Cassidy suited to reflective philosophical listening. ✅ Full Text On Screen: Follow each saying visually as you listen for deeper retention and study. ✅ Stoic Wisdom in a Focused Format: Short, concentrated teachings ideal for meditation, journaling, and repeat listening. ✅ Clean Longform Presentation: A no-distraction experience built for clarity, contemplation, and sustained attention. ⏱️ SECTIONS 00:00 Introduction to The Golden Sayings 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 ✍️ ABOUT EPICTETUS Epictetus (c. 55-135 CE) was born into slavery and went on to become one of the most influential Stoic philosophers in history. His teaching centers on one of the foundational Stoic distinctions: what is in our control and what is not. From that core insight, he develops a philosophy of freedom rooted not in circumstance, but in disciplined judgment, self-command, and alignment with reason. The Golden Sayings distills that spirit into brief, memorable reflections. This edition uses the translation by Hastings Crossley and is especially well suited for listeners who want a practical Stoic text they can return to often. 📚 EXPLORE WITH CHILLBOOKS Subtitled audiobooks of philosophy, wisdom, and spiritual classics for deep listening and sustained reflection. 🌐 FOLLOW US • All links: https://solo.to/chillbooks • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sN19fGxResr0cOr3ihXph • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillbooks.tv/ 🎵 MEMBERS: Background Music Edition - The Golden Sayings of Epictetus → https://youtube.com/watch?v=K84zXTidqWs 📚 More from Epictetus: - The Enchiridion by Epictetus → https://youtube.com/watch?v=qehUnx1dPt0 🎭 Stoic Philosophy: - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius → https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6cSYKeafmk - Letters from a Stoic (Volume 1) by Seneca → https://youtube.com/watch?v=t5QrLmGSUWY - Of Peace of Mind by Seneca → https://youtube.com/watch?v=fKjtKehRVtg - Of a Happy Life by Seneca → https://youtube.com/watch?v=3mfz5tNfme8 © Copyright • Original audio performance by Mark Cassidy. Produced by and exclusive to Chillbooks. • Translation by Hastings Crossley is in the public domain. #Stoicism #Epictetus #GoldenSayings #StoicPhilosophy #AudiobookWithText #HumanReadAudiobook #PhilosophyAudiobook #MarkCassidy #Chillbooks #MeditationAudiobook #SelfMastery #AncientWisdom