[evoxed]

If you enjoyed Meditations please keep a lookout for anything by Epictetus. Depending on the publisher titles may vary, but Discourses is common (iirc they were notes compiled from his many stories and teachings). You won't be disappointed.

[firefoxman1]

Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius are perfect examples of how universally Stoicism can apply to people. One is a roman emperor, one is a freed slave.

I'd also recommend Epicurus's writings. Not exactly stoic, but they go hand-in-hand. See: http://classics.mit.edu/Epicurus/menoec.html

[buster]

On a sidenote i just started to read "The Swerve" which is about how epicurs thoughts (by Lucretius "On the nature of things") were rediscovered at the beginning of the renaissance, until now a great read (and Pullitzer price winner last year, apparently)!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swerve:_How_the_World_Beca...

[andrewem]

A modern-day devotee of Epictetus was Admiral James Stockdale, best known for being Ross Perot's 1992 running mate. He wrote two great essays on how stoicism influenced his life, especially during his time as the senior naval prisoner of war in North Vietnam.

http://www.usna.edu/ethics/publications/documents/stoicism1.... http://www.usna.edu/ethics/publications/documents/Stoicism2....

[pvdm]

"who am i, and why am I here ? "

[fallous]

A comment about his audience rather than himself.

[dpe82]

In fairness to his audience, it wouldn't have been a big deal if he were otherwise polished and practiced at public speaking, debates, interviews, etc. As it was he looked like a goof most of the time, so most people actually were thinking "Ok, Seriously: who is this guy and why is he here?"

[obstacle1]

Also look for Seneca. In particular I liked "Letters From A Stoic".

[rokhayakebe]

Agreed, at times, when reading M.A. you will think you are reading the Discourses of Epictetus. Like literally.

[lizzard]

Seneca's essays are also great!

[jlujan]

Yes, I would read Seneca first or I highly recommend "A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy". Then reading Epictetus and Aurelius. Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson can also be added to the reading list in my view.

[shawn-butler]

I can also recommend Cicero. But like any Stoic needs to be read critically.

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Cicero#Stoic_Parad...