The Stoic Magazine Library

“We can suffer or we can choose to do everything in our control to relieve our suffering.”

“If you decide that your good and advantage lies only in things that are free and unrestricted and completely under your control, you will be free, peaceful, unharmed, high-minded, reverent, thankful.”

“Some things torment us more than they should; some earlier than they should; and some when they should not torment us at all. We exaggerate, or imagine, or anticipate sorrow. Let us put off the first of these three faults.”

“... we can find beauty in our companions and environment no matter where we are. Instead of longing for “beautiful” objects or surroundings, we can identify the deep beauty that resides in every person, place, and thing.”

“Small things form habits, habits shape our character and our character, well, is who we truly are. This is the place to grow.”

“Knowing ourselves and our talents will be a guide in choosing the roles which correspond to us, and will also allow us to fulfill our potential.”

“It is easy to say that one should not get offended when someone says something upsetting to you, but it can be difficult to do when it happens.”

“Regret and remorse aren’t good in themselves, but they may be a sign that there’s more work to do.”

Our focus decides our experience

“What can we do to better understand our role in the world once we realize how illogical it is, and how little we can influence and shape events? How can we move forward while refusing to give up or give in?”

“There is a limit to the time assigned to you, and if you don’t use it to free yourself it will be gone and will never return.”

“...built-up stress is a lot like anger: once you let it get the better of you, it’s hard to regain control of yourself...”

“As a Stoic, that spark comes in the everyday opportunities for virtue: kindness, apologizing, and courage”

“What can we do to better understand our role in the world once we realize how illogical it is, and how little we can influence and shape events? How can we move forward while refusing to give up or give in?”

“I had to move past mourning for my old life, and figure out how to make the most out of this life. It is up to me to play the hand I have been dealt.”