Simple Stoic Advice
Reason
Reason
The beautiful thing about Stoic philosophy is the advice contained within it is just as applicable today as it was when it was first written all those many years ago. We can learn a great deal from interpreting the advice provided and using it to our advantage as we go throughout our own lives.
Today’s quote comes to us courtesy of Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, VII.28:
Quote
“Withdraw into yourself. Our master-reason asks no more than to act justly and thereby to achieve calm.”
Advice
Focus on your actions throughout the day. Understand your reasoning behind each action. Your goal in life is to pursue a virtuous one, that is, one filled with sound reason.
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