Marcus Aurelius, The Philosopher King
1. “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius 2. “You don’t have to turn this into
Read MoreStoicism is a philosophy of personal ethics informed by its system of logic and its views on the natural world. According to its teachings, as social beings, the path to eudaimonia (happiness, or blessedness) for humans is found in accepting the moment as it presents itself, by not allowing oneself to be controlled by the desire for pleasure or fear of pain, by using one’s mind to understand the world and to do one’s part in nature’s plan, and by working together and treating others fairly and justly.
1. “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” – Marcus Aurelius 2. “You don’t have to turn this into
Read MoreIf thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.Epicurus (Quoted in A
Read MoreTrue happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes
Read More1. “Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellence and endowments of the human mind.” Marcus Tullius Cicero 2. “While there’s life, there’s
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