Best quotes from the writings of the ancient Stoics (Letters from a Stoic, Meditations, Discourses of Epictetus, and many more)
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. "There is no…
[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.” Seneca Tweet This Quote “When friendship is settled, you must trust; before friendship is formed, you must pass judgment.” Seneca Tweet…
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…
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…
If you ask most people why philosophy is important, they would give you answers like it improves your communication and analytical skills, teaches problem solving, or provides a great tool in the research process. These answers are true but most are in the realm of educational institutions. The Stoics approach to philosophy was never academic. Instead, Stoicism was developed more as a practical tool to help deal with negative…