The Stoicism Book of Quotes by Nick Benas

Author:Nick Benas
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Published: 2023-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

“He who fears death will never do anything worth of a man who is alive.”

—SENECA

“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”

—PLATO

“Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back.”

—MARCUS AURELIUS

“Well begun is half done.”

—ARISTOTLE

“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.”

—MARCUS AURELIUS

VI

REASONING

Pierre Hadot said it best when he stated, “What defined a Stoic above all else was the choice of a life in which every thought, every desire, and every action would be guided by no other law than that of universal Reason.” Your well-being is based on living in accordance with this universal reason, as it is what creates a life of balance and virtue. This understanding of reason is what guides the Stoic in everyday decisions and actions.

Reason is what allows you to understand perspectives and situations. It’s what determines, through thoughtful processing, how you want to respond. Reason is what gives you the ability to actively chose your response to situations and allows you to gain a sense of control over your cognition and emotions. When you live by reason, you will live a life of less resistance, a happier life and one where you feel more in control by acknowledging what you cannot control. It is through reasoning that you become a master of your life and reach your ultimate well-being. Reason is what helps you achieve a higher understanding of nature, yourself, and to live a more ethical life.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.