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If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now.

— Marcus Aurelius

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If you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgement of them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgement now.

— Marcus Aurelius

#Stoic #Stoicism #MarcusAurelius

Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.

— Proverbs 18:20

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Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.

— Proverbs 18:20

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A quotation from Marcus Aurelius

Finally, in every event which leads you to sorrow, remember to use this principle: that this is not a misfortune, but that to bear it like a brave man is good fortune.
 
[μέμνησο λοιπὸν ἐπὶ παντὸς τοῦ εἰς λύπην σε προαγομένου τούτῳ χρῆσθαι τῷ δόγματι: οὐχ ὅτι τοῦτο ἀτύχημα, ἀλλὰ τὸ φέρειν αὐτὸ γενναίως εὐτύχημα.]

Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 4, ch. 49 (4.49) (AD 161-180) [tr. Farquharson (1944)]

Sourcing, notes, other translations: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/1720…

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These February 23rd readings from The Daily Stoic and 365 Tao both seem particularly apt right now:

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Stoic Reflections on Aging Gracefully: Embracing the Seasons of Life #stoic #stoicism #stoicquotes #aging #seasonsoflife
https://tinyurl.com/bdzy2dwx

@squeezyjohn #StuffAlcea

It's called "#SuspensionOfDisbelief"

But I also have a hard time #sympathizing with #characters making poor, unweighted #choices
Or worse, no choice

Now a character that did everything #humanly possible and still failed.
That is very #impressive

Bonus points if they stay #positive /or/ #stoic despite the worst outcome.

I love #people who #don't #complain n just do :blobcatheart:

@squeezyjohn #StuffAlcea

It's called "#SuspensionOfDisbelief"

But I also have a hard time #sympathizing with #characters making poor, unweighted #choices
Or worse, no choice

Now a character that did everything #humanly possible and still failed.
That is very #impressive

Bonus points if they stay #positive /or/ #stoic despite the worst outcome.

I love #people who #don't #complain n just do :blobcatheart:

@squeezyjohn #StuffAlcea

It's called "#SuspensionOfDisbelief"

But I also have a hard time #sympathizing with #characters making poor, unweighted #choices
Or worse, no choice

Now a character that did everything #humanly possible and still failed.
That is very #impressive

Bonus points if they stay #positive /or/ #stoic despite the worst outcome.

I love #people who #don't #complain n just do :blobcatheart:

@squeezyjohn #StuffAlcea

It's called "#SuspensionOfDisbelief"

But I also have a hard time #sympathizing with #characters making poor, unweighted #choices
Or worse, no choice

Now a character that did everything #humanly possible and still failed.
That is very #impressive

Bonus points if they stay #positive /or/ #stoic despite the worst outcome.

I love #people who #don't #complain n just do :blobcatheart:

@squeezyjohn #StuffAlcea

It's called "#SuspensionOfDisbelief"

But I also have a hard time #sympathizing with #characters making poor, unweighted #choices
Or worse, no choice

Now a character that did everything #humanly possible and still failed.
That is very #impressive

Bonus points if they stay #positive /or/ #stoic despite the worst outcome.

I love #people who #don't #complain n just do :blobcatheart: