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ALEXANDER OSTERMAN
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Stoicism is not emotional deadness
Our need for approval may reveal a hidden shame about what we are doing. But not everything that attracts criticism reflects a defect in our character. When a matter has no bearing on our moral worth, we should follow our own reasoned judgment rather than the opinions of others.
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