Top 5 Quotes about Taking Action by the Ancient Stoics

          The ancient Stoics were doers. Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of the vast Roman Empire. Seneca was a statesman and Epictetus was the head of a Stoic school. They walked the talk. Stoicism was never meant for academic discussion in educational institutions. It was devised as a practical tool to help people deal with the daily challenges of life.            Here are 5 quotes from the ancient Stoics about taking action."The…

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Top 6 Quotes about the Importance of Mentorship by Seneca (Stoicism)

             Letters from a Stoic is a collection of letters sent by Lucius Seneca to Lucilius giving the latter advice about life and career. The wise old man stressed the importance of having a mentor or a guardian who can serve as a good role model, a critic, and a teacher.             Here are the top 6 quotes by Seneca about seeking a mentor or guardian in life.(1) "There is no…

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Top 7 Quotes about Friendship by Seneca (Stoicism)

[View Handbook]          Here are some of top Seneca's quotes about friendship.“Ponder for a long time whether you shall admit a given person to your friendship; but when you have decided to admit him, welcome him with all your heart and soul. Speak as boldly with him as with yourself.” Letters from a Stoic 3“When friendship is settled, you must trust; before friendship is formed, you must pass judgment.” Letters from a…

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Top 9 Quotes about Self Sufficiency from the Ancient Stoics

              One of the main tenets of Stoicism is that happiness can be attained from within. The ancient Stoics claim that a wise man is self-sufficient. When he experiences a flux of negative emotions, a wise would be able to deal with them using only his faculty of reasons. Due to the fleeting nature of power, money and fame, a man should not depend on these things for his…

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Top 10 Quotes about Self-Improvement by Seneca (Stoicism)

Top 10 Quotes about Self-Improvement by Seneca (Stoicism)
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          Letters from a Stoic is a collection of letters sent by Lucius Annaeus Seneca to his friend Lucilius. By the time the letters were written, Seneca was already a very old man and was sort of transferring his wisdom to the young Lucilius who was on his way to achieving great things in his career in politics. One of the most dominant themes in a lot of these letters is…

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