"I love your books. . . thank you!"—Jeffrey

 

"Thank you for your wonderful book, The Best of the Cynics. It is the first book I found on the Cynic philosophy or way of life. It is very informative, inspiring, and the layout is awesome."

—Fabian (Germany)

 

Testimonies of college students and mentors who have read and practiced with Cave books and other materials

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“The unique perspectives offered by the ancient Greeks caused me to reconsider the very foundation of my beliefs and question many of the virtues I had previously taken for granted. Reading their works allowed me to dive deeper into the meanings of happiness, truth, and love than I ever thought possible, and I am a better man today because of it.”

—Matt, Louisiana State University (LSU), Psychology

 

“The ideas presented in Greek literature inspired me to look at life with a new perspective. I learned that even though I am not always in control of every experience in life, I can control how I react to every experience. With this knowledge, I can always attain the best possible outcome.”

—Ryan, Mississippi State University, Finance

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“The readings and practices of the ancient Greeks have benefited and inspired me to look inward. After reflection and practice I feel I can move forward while living my best life.”

—Matt, Radford University, Biology

 

“I benefitted from the ancient Greeks this summer just by learning, reflecting, and discussing the lessons from the text. Something significant that I took away . . . is that everything has a vice and virtue and that life is about balance. I took a philosophy class prior to this and learned about these concepts. However, being able to talk, learn, and reflect in the atmosphere we were in helped me more-so to think about applying these concepts to my own life. Another takeaway is the concept of a wealthy man vs a wealthy soul and soul goods vs currency. I grew up being taught that life isn't about how much you make, it's about how happy you are. But learning about this concept from a different perspective from so long ago really helps it to stick more. There are plenty of other of these life "lessons" or things of that nature that are talked about in western society. However, when in the context of ancient Greek literature, the lessons seem so much more impactful.”

—Chris, Missouri State University, Finance

 

"Exploring the philosophies of the ancient Greeks helped me to think with more depth and intention about how we choose to exist day-to-day. The concept of arête pushed me to reflect on my personal constitution and has since challenged me to live with more vigor in my word and definition of personal excellence. This has made a profound impact in my life and helps me work toward living a more balanced life with each day."

—Max, Montana State, Biochemistry

 

“Learning about the Greeks showed me that people have been asking themselves the same questions for thousands of years. The answers to the tough questions we ask ourselves – who we are, why we are here, how we should act – are ongoing discussions. The Greeks provide many potential answers to discuss, compare, and combine into our own personal answers and ways of life.”

—Curtis, Colorado School of Mines

Engineering Physics, BS

Computer Science, MS

 

“In a time when quick access to all things has become the norm, such as news, fast food, and internet connectivity, reading through the Greek philosophies was an excellent reminder to slow down and think how their lessons related to the pursuit of happiness is really what matters most. The pedagogy of blended learning through reading, personal reflection, group discussion, and even audio/visual was an excellent way to understand though multiple lenses what each philosophical approach means.”

—Brian, Membership & Education Manager, 

Kiwanis International

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“Studying the Greeks was an eye opener for me! They spent so much time on meditating and meaningful discussion on topics without time constraints . . . which I believe led to innovation, creative, and solid solutions for the times.”

—Michael, Dot Foods