”True self-control means moderation not just in what we do, but how we think, how we feel, how we comport ourselves in a world of chaos and confusion”
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Personally having dealt with the consequences of a lack of self-control and discipline, when I came across this book I knew it was for me. This book is full of stoic gems and worth the investment.
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