Zeno of Citium

Stoic Philosopher & Founder of Stoicism

334 BC — 262 BC

The Stoic Founder. Founder of the Stoic school and architect of its core ethical vision. Master of virtue, self-command, and living in agreement with nature.

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“The goal is to live in harmony with nature, which means to live according to virtue; for nature leads us to virtue.”

“The reason we have two ears and one mouth is so that we may hear more and talk less.”

“Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.”

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