#stoicism — Public Fediverse posts
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"Growth is slow but collapse is rapid."
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"You have, dearest Serene, things that can protect tranquility, things that restore it, things that resist creeping escapes. Be it known, however, that none of these things is sufficient for those who hold a feeble matter, unless a constant concern surrounds the slipping mind."
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"You have, dearest Serene, things that can protect tranquility, things that restore it, things that resist creeping escapes. Be it known, however, that none of these things is sufficient for those who hold a feeble matter, unless a constant concern surrounds the slipping mind."
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"You have, dearest Serene, things that can protect tranquility, things that restore it, things that resist creeping escapes. Be it known, however, that none of these things is sufficient for those who hold a feeble matter, unless a constant concern surrounds the slipping mind."
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"You have, dearest Serene, things that can protect tranquility, things that restore it, things that resist creeping escapes. Be it known, however, that none of these things is sufficient for those who hold a feeble matter, unless a constant concern surrounds the slipping mind."
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"You have, dearest Serene, things that can protect tranquility, things that restore it, things that resist creeping escapes. Be it known, however, that none of these things is sufficient for those who hold a feeble matter, unless a constant concern surrounds the slipping mind."
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"To the rational being only the irrational is unendurable, but the rational is endurable."
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"To the rational being only the irrational is unendurable, but the rational is endurable."
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"To roam in open walks, that the soul may increase and lift itself up in the free air and with much spirit; sometimes travel and a change of country will give vigor, and marriage and more liberal drink. Sometimes even to the point of drunkenness, not that it drowns us, but that it depresses us: for it washes away cares and moves the mind from below, and, as with certain diseases, so it heals sadness."
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"The mind must be indulged, and leisure must be given from time to time, which is the place of food and strength."
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"These reasonings are unconnected: "I am richer than you, therefore I am better"; "I am more eloquent than you, therefore I am better." The connection is rather this: "I am richer than you, therefore my property is greater than yours;" "I am more eloquent than you, therefore my style is better than yours." But you, after all, are neither property nor style. (44)."
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The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.
— Epictetus
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"Anger, as we have said, is eager to punish; and that such a desire should exist in man’s peaceful breast is least of all according to his nature; for human life is founded on benefits and harmony and is bound together into an alliance for the common help of all, not by terror, but by love towards one another."
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"Who, then, can be more ignorant of nature than he who classes this cruel and hurtful vice as belonging to her best and most polished work?"
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"The one is ready even to sacrifice itself for the good of others, the other to plunge into peril provided it drags others with it."
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"The one loves to do good, the other to do harm; the one to help even strangers, the other to attack even its dearest friends."
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self
— Aristotle
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All this to say I think manliness is good in these ancient terms.
It's beneficial in that it helps us escape the cycles of self doubt and allows us to grow freely as who we really are. Manliness can be experienced in the worlds of both the spiritual and the material. We can and must take charge of our own lives to be free.
It transcends anatomy and can be held by anyone who seeks freedom to be themselves.
But it requires cultivation. One must practice knowing what is and isn't valuable knowledge. Reflecting constantly on what it means to be themselves. Questioning where the harms and hurt truly is before working to grow into being a better philosopher.
I would like to expand upon this later, but maybe manliness isn't a virtue in itself, but an emergent feature of practicing virtues.
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All this to say I think manliness is good in these ancient terms.
It's beneficial in that it helps us escape the cycles of self doubt and allows us to grow freely as who we really are. Manliness can be experienced in the worlds of both the spiritual and the material. We can and must take charge of our own lives to be free.
It transcends anatomy and can be held by anyone who seeks freedom to be themselves.
But it requires cultivation. One must practice knowing what is and isn't valuable knowledge. Reflecting constantly on what it means to be themselves. Questioning where the harms and hurt truly is before working to grow into being a better philosopher.
I would like to expand upon this later, but maybe manliness isn't a virtue in itself, but an emergent feature of practicing virtues.
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All this to say I think manliness is good in these ancient terms.
It's beneficial in that it helps us escape the cycles of self doubt and allows us to grow freely as who we really are. Manliness can be experienced in the worlds of both the spiritual and the material. We can and must take charge of our own lives to be free.
It transcends anatomy and can be held by anyone who seeks freedom to be themselves.
But it requires cultivation. One must practice knowing what is and isn't valuable knowledge. Reflecting constantly on what it means to be themselves. Questioning where the harms and hurt truly is before working to grow into being a better philosopher.
I would like to expand upon this later, but maybe manliness isn't a virtue in itself, but an emergent feature of practicing virtues.
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All this to say I think manliness is good in these ancient terms.
It's beneficial in that it helps us escape the cycles of self doubt and allows us to grow freely as who we really are. Manliness can be experienced in the worlds of both the spiritual and the material. We can and must take charge of our own lives to be free.
It transcends anatomy and can be held by anyone who seeks freedom to be themselves.
But it requires cultivation. One must practice knowing what is and isn't valuable knowledge. Reflecting constantly on what it means to be themselves. Questioning where the harms and hurt truly is before working to grow into being a better philosopher.
I would like to expand upon this later, but maybe manliness isn't a virtue in itself, but an emergent feature of practicing virtues.
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All this to say I think manliness is good in these ancient terms.
It's beneficial in that it helps us escape the cycles of self doubt and allows us to grow freely as who we really are. Manliness can be experienced in the worlds of both the spiritual and the material. We can and must take charge of our own lives to be free.
It transcends anatomy and can be held by anyone who seeks freedom to be themselves.
But it requires cultivation. One must practice knowing what is and isn't valuable knowledge. Reflecting constantly on what it means to be themselves. Questioning where the harms and hurt truly is before working to grow into being a better philosopher.
I would like to expand upon this later, but maybe manliness isn't a virtue in itself, but an emergent feature of practicing virtues.
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"Mankind is born for mutual assistance, anger for mutual ruin: the former loves society, the latter estrangement."
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"What is more affectionate to others than man? Yet what is more savage against them than anger?"
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"Let us now enquire whether anger be in accordance with nature, and whether it be useful and worth entertaining in some measure."
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"To no creature besides man has been given wisdom, foresight, industry, and reflection."
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So much going on in these two pages, it’s hard to summarize.
via @adapalmer
#history #Neoplatonism #Christianity #Stoicism #Boethius #Manichaeism #Plotinus #Augustine #Renaissance #Catholic #ThomasAquinas
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Du souci de soi à la communauté : Hiéroclès et Cicéron
Chez Hierocle et Cicéron, le lien aux autres ne vient pas d’un altruisme abstrait, mais d’une extension rationnelle du souci de soi. Le cosmopolitisme stoïcien part du proche, puis élargit progressivement l’appartenance jusqu’à l’humanité entière. #Stoicism #Cosmopolitanism #Philosophy #Cicero #StoicismToday Pour Hierocle et Cicéron, la relation aux autres ne repose pas d’abord sur un sacrifice de soi au nom d’une…
https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/du-souci-de-soi-a-la-communaute-hierocles-et-ciceron/
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Du souci de soi à la communauté : Hiéroclès et Cicéron
Chez Hierocle et Cicéron, le lien aux autres ne vient pas d’un altruisme abstrait, mais d’une extension rationnelle du souci de soi. Le cosmopolitisme stoïcien part du proche, puis élargit progressivement l’appartenance jusqu’à l’humanité entière. #Stoicism #Cosmopolitanism #Philosophy #Cicero #StoicismToday Pour Hierocle et Cicéron, la relation aux autres ne repose pas d’abord sur un sacrifice de soi au nom d’une…
https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/du-souci-de-soi-a-la-communaute-hierocles-et-ciceron/
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Du souci de soi à la communauté : Hiéroclès et Cicéron
Chez Hierocle et Cicéron, le lien aux autres ne vient pas d’un altruisme abstrait, mais d’une extension rationnelle du souci de soi. Le cosmopolitisme stoïcien part du proche, puis élargit progressivement l’appartenance jusqu’à l’humanité entière. #Stoicism #Cosmopolitanism #Philosophy #Cicero #StoicismToday Pour Hierocle et Cicéron, la relation aux autres ne repose pas d’abord sur un sacrifice de soi au nom d’une…
https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/du-souci-de-soi-a-la-communaute-hierocles-et-ciceron/
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Du souci de soi à la communauté : Hiéroclès et Cicéron
Chez Hierocle et Cicéron, le lien aux autres ne vient pas d’un altruisme abstrait, mais d’une extension rationnelle du souci de soi. Le cosmopolitisme stoïcien part du proche, puis élargit progressivement l’appartenance jusqu’à l’humanité entière. #Stoicism #Cosmopolitanism #Philosophy #Cicero #StoicismToday Pour Hierocle et Cicéron, la relation aux autres ne repose pas d’abord sur un sacrifice de soi au nom d’une…
https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/du-souci-de-soi-a-la-communaute-hierocles-et-ciceron/
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Du souci de soi à la communauté : Hiéroclès et Cicéron
Chez Hierocle et Cicéron, le lien aux autres ne vient pas d’un altruisme abstrait, mais d’une extension rationnelle du souci de soi. Le cosmopolitisme stoïcien part du proche, puis élargit progressivement l’appartenance jusqu’à l’humanité entière. #Stoicism #Cosmopolitanism #Philosophy #Cicero #StoicismToday Pour Hierocle et Cicéron, la relation aux autres ne repose pas d’abord sur un sacrifice de soi au nom d’une…
https://homohortus31.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/du-souci-de-soi-a-la-communaute-hierocles-et-ciceron/
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Are you living your life on auto-pilot? It’s easy to get caught in the slipstream of daily routines, but there is a certain magic in taking the controls and choosing to be here now.
This vintage biplane design is more than just aviation art; it’s a call to action for anyone who loves intentional living and the thrill of the open sky. Whether you are a pilot, a travel lover, or someone practicing mindfulness, this retro airplane illustration serves as a visual anchor to stay grounded in the moment.
Inspired by classic flight school aesthetics and minimalist typography, this piece looks incredible on a graphic tee, framed art print, or a minimalist hoodie. Stop drifting through the clouds of "tomorrow" and start navigating your "today." ✈️
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#AviationArt ✈️ #VintageBiplane 🛩️ #Mindfulness 🧘 #BeHereNow ✨ #PilotLife 👨✈️ #RetroAesthetic 📺 #IntentionalLiving 🌿 #AirplaneLovers ☁️ #GiftForPilots 🎁 #GraphicDesign 🎨 #TravelInspiration 🌍 #VintageStyle 📽️ #NoAutoPilot 🚫 #Presence 🕰️ #AviationDaily 🛫 #AdventureQuotes 🗺️ #MinimalistArt 🖼️ #FlightSchool 🏫 #MentalClarity 🧠 #ClassicAircraft 🏛️ #WallArtDecor 🏠 #TshirtDesign 👕 #Stoicism 🏛️ #PropellerPlane 🌀 #StayPresent 📍
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A quotation from Marcus Aurelius
Our anger and annoyance are more detrimental to us than the things themselves which anger or annoy us.
[Ὄγδοον, ὅσῳ χαλεπώτερα ἐπιφέρουσιν αἱ ὀργαὶ καὶ λῦπαι αἱ ἐπὶ τοῖς τοιούτοις, ἤπερ αὐτά ἐστιν ἐφ’ οἷς ὀργιζόμεθα καὶ λυπούμεθα.]Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) Roman emperor (161-180), Stoic philosopher
Meditations [To Himself; Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν], Book 11, ch. 18 (11.18) (AD 161-180) [tr. Staniforth (1964)]More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/marcus-aureleus/2295…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #marcusaurelius #marcusaureliusmeditations #aggravation #anger #consequences #cost #emotions #feelings #harm #impatience #irritation #judgment #pain #provocation #risk #selfharm #selfrighteousness #sorrow #stoicism #vexation
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Awakening from Autopilot - Breaking Free from Routine and Truly Living
https://youtu.be/uh7kX1LyXB4
#SelfActualization #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #LiveWithPurpose #BreakTheRoutine #Motivation #Philosophy #Stoicism #Psychology #Maslow #Jung #EmbraceChange #LifeLessons #OvercomeFear #Momentum #MoritaTherapy #WakeUpCall #DeepThinking #Wisdom -
7 Stoic Principles to Master the Art of Not Caring #Stoicism, #InnerPeace, #Detachment, #EmbraceChange, #MindfulLiving ⏩ https://tinyurl.com/3fmvw7k5
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How To Be Happy RIGHT NOW: Stoic Practices for Joy #StoicJoy #HappinessNow #DailyGratitude #PresentMoment #VirtueEthics #StoicWisdom #MindfulLiving #InnerPeace #Stoicism ⏩ Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/mvd567zm
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7 Secrets from Marcus Aurelius for Inner Peace #StoicWisdom #InnerPeace #MarcusAurelius #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #DailyGratitude #EmbracethePresentMoment #Stoicism ⏩ Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/d5pmpn86
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Stoic Success Habits: 7 Stoic Routines for a Morning #StoicMorning #ProductiveHabits #MindfulLiving #Gratitude #Resilience #Stoicism #DailyRoutines ⏩ Full Article: https://tinyurl.com/d8yckecs