This page features a selection of the best quotes on Stoicism. All of these quotes are real and references are given after each quote. Here are the best quotes on Stoicism in no particular order: Seneca: It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. What does it matter how much a man has laid up in his safe, or in his warehouse, how large are his flocks and how fat his dividends, if he covets his neighbour’s property, and reckons, …
Stoicism: A collection of articles, videos, and podcasts
This page aims to make learning about Stoicism as easy as possible by bringing together the best articles, podcasts, and videos from across the internet onto one page. To get started, simply choose one of the resources listed below: Encyclopedia Articles This section features articles from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. The SEP is probably the most comprehensive online philosophy resource. It features in-depth articles on a huge number of philosophical topics, however, it is aimed at an academic audience and may be too …
It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste most of it – a classic reading from Seneca’s ‘On the Shortness of Life’
On the Shortness of Life is an essay written by Seneca, a roman statesman and Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. In this passage Seneca responds to the common complaint that life is too short. He argues that life is long if one manages their time well, and that most people waste the majority of their time on pointless pursuits. On the Shortness of Life The following reading is from chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 14, and 18 of Seneca’s On the Shortness of Life translated by John …
The Four Best Books on or by Seneca
From beginner-friendly introductions to classic books by Seneca, this page features books to suit any learning style. It’s important to note that there is no single best book on Seneca. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. For example, if you tend to find classic works of philosophy difficult to understand, you might want to start with a short, beginner-friendly introduction. If you prefer more depth, you can choose a more comprehensive introduction or …
The Five Best Books on or by Marcus Aurelius
From beginner-friendly introductions to classic works by Marcus Aurelius, this page features books to suit any learning style. It’s important to note that there is no single best book on Marcus Aurelius. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. For example, if you tend to find classic works of philosophy difficult to understand, you might want to start with a short, beginner-friendly introduction. If you prefer more depth, you can choose a more comprehensive …
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