Stoicism, quotations from Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca

In the life of the individual man, virtue is the sole good; such things as health, happiness, possessions, are of no account. Since virtue resides in the will, everything really good or bad in a man's life depends only upon himself. He may become poor, but what of it? He can still be virtuous. A tyrant may put him in prison, but he can still persevere in living in harmony with Nature. He may be sentenced to death, but he can die nobly, like Socrates. Therefore every man has perfect freedom, provided he emancipates himself from mundane desires.

- Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy (254)

Source for quotes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism#Stoic_quotations

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[TheKenTerry]

Can you please give me some book titles? I would love to learn more about Stoicism.

[tanit]

@TheKenTerry Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life, Musonius Rufus and Education in the Good Life: A Model of Teaching and Living Virtue, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

[On3Thought]

are you yourself a stoic?

[tanit]

@On3Thought Indeed I am, practicing for over 6 years.

[MPArmstrong84]

The techings of Siddhārtha Gautama and the stoics are very similar. And are equally difficult to follow.

[tanit]

@MPArmstrong84 Why are they difficult to follow? What's more difficult is living in pursuit of desire, an endless spiral that never ends.

[TobiramaSenju]

Stoicism is very easy to preach.But its very tough to practice.

[Kamachar666]

Ahhh! I get it now. Thanks!

[MrXephyr]

You can lead a virtuous life but a turtle could still fall on your head.

[07Aristotle]

Oh, you noble Stoics, what fraud of words!--Friedrich Nietzsche

[ValorOfOne]

Marcus 3rd. beautiful.

[aslanright]

buddhism may be give inspiration to stoic philosophrer

[doctorw2]

this is a lot like buddhism.

[Bremerxxxx]

My favorite quote by Epictetus:

“Signs of someone who is progressing:

He blames no one,

He praises no one,

He complains of no one,

He accuses no one,

He never speaks of himself

As of someone important

Or who knows something.”



[zcaramouche]

@ ilikeyouallot ->" Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man."

We do you think humanity should be in 5000 years...

"Everything is fruit to me which your seasons bring o nature."

[zcaramouche]

Very well done! Thank you !

Stoicism with a pinch of Epicurus is the way...

VIVAT and greetings from Frankfurt/Germany ! :)