How to Be a Stoic

Massimo Pigliucci

2017

A modern introduction to Stoicism that translates ancient practices into practical guidance for contemporary life.

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“Better to endure pain in an honorable manner than to seek joy in a shameful one.”

“One of the first lessons from Stoicism, then, is to focus our attention and efforts where we have the most power and then let the universe run as it will.”

“Nothing can be traded if the price is the compromising of your character.”

“The problem nowadays is that, by and large, we do a pretty bad job of picking role models.”