“What is the need to weep at parts of life? All life is worthy of our tears: Fresh problems will press upon you before you have done with the old ones.” Seneca, Dialogues and Essays, Consolation to Marcia, 11 Seneca doesn’t flinch from the reality of life’s difficulties. He doesn’t Read more
What is Eupatheia? Eupatheia (Greek: εῦπάθεια) is a good emotion, like joy, based on virtuous actions. It is a central but often overlooked concept in Stoic philosophy. Translated as “good feeling” or “healthy emotion,” it refers to the positive emotional states experienced by the Stoic Sage, someone who lives in Read more
“In a similar way, you too should remind yourself that what you love is mortal, that what you love is not your own. It is granted to you for the present while, and not irrevocably, nor for ever, but like a fig or a bunch of grapes in the appointed Read more
Marcus Aurelius on Death Most people live as if death is distant, but for Marcus Aurelius, it was always on his mind, and these 20 quotes will show that. For the Stoics, death is not something to be feared or avoided; it’s something to prepare for. Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor Read more
“If an action or utterance is appropriate, then it’s appropriate for you. Don’t be put off by other people’s comments and criticism. If it’s right to say or do it, then it’s the right thing for you to do or say. The others obey their own lead, follow their own Read more
What is true masculinity? Here are 10 Epictetus quotes that show the true nature of masculinity. The world is full of loud opinions about what it means to “be a man.” Strength. Power. Status. Control. But few ask whether these ideals are true, lasting, or wise. Epictetus did. And his Read more
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“It [anger] makes havoc of the resolutions essential to virtue achieving anything.” Seneca, Dialogues and Essays, On Anger, Book 3 Anger has a way of pretending to be useful. It rushes in, cloaked in urgency and power, convincing us that it will help us speak up or get justice. But Read more
What is Daimon? Daimon, or daemon, is the inner spirit and guardian that connects universal reason (Logos) with the individual self, guiding each person toward virtue and alignment with nature. In Stoic philosophy, it is not mystical or external, but the rational core within you that reasons and acts virtuously. Read more
“But it is a much finer thing to be happy, to have a peaceful and undisturbed mind, to have what concerns you dependent on nobody but yourself.” Epictetus, The Discourses, Book 4, Chapter 4.36 In the noise of daily life, news updates, social pressure, and the expectations of others, peace Read more
“Learn to ask of all action, ‘Why are they doing that?’ Starting with your own.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book 10.37 We tend to judge others and their actions before trying to understand them. Often, we don’t have a clue what we are doing ourselves. We fail to examine our own Read more