"The Art of Living" by Epictetus is a collection of teachings and insights drawn from the work of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who lived during the first and second centuries AD. This book distills the core principles of Stoic philosophy into a practical guide to living a virtuous and meaningful life. It primarily focuses on how individuals can achieve tranquility, wisdom, and contentment by accepting the things they cannot control and focusing their energy on their own thoughts, actions, and responses.At the heart of Epictetus' philosophy is the idea of control: recognizing the distinction between things we can control (our thoughts, actions, and attitudes) and things we cannot control (the actions of others, external events, and outcomes). Epictetus teaches that suffering arises from attaching our happiness to external circumstances, such as wealth, fame, or approval from others. Instead, true happiness is found by focusing on developing virtue, practicing self-discipline, and exercising our inner freedom.