The Book Of Ancient Wisdom

Thoughtful, sagacious advice from the best minds of bygone civilizations: ancient poets, playwrights, statesmen, and philosophers. From Socrates and Euripides, to Virgil and Marcus Aurelius, their subjects touch all aspects of human life — adversity, contentment, courage, death, generosity, greed, love, procrastination, war, and peace. Author bios and pronunciation guide to names.