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SANTARA GONZALES
The Stoic approach to the incarcerated
“How many of us can say with certainty that all our present thoughts, actions and attitudes are virtuous?”
Anger, the temporary madness
“No one can live a happy life if he only thinks of himself and turns everything to his own purpose. You should live for the other person if you wish to live for yourself” - Seneca
The value of friendship
“No one can live a happy life if he only thinks of himself and turns everything to his own purpose. You should live for the other person if you wish to live for yourself” - Seneca
Stoic virtue, the only good
“Stoic virtue should be the blade we use to sculpt our character into an excellent one.”
What does boasting say about our character?
“As a follower of Stoicism, we are not immune from the urge to boast or from placing too much importance on our reputation.”
Stoic joy is found in the journey
“Stoic joy is a product of a deep dive into what it means to progress along the path of human flourishing and the peace of mind that comes when the superficial slips away.”