Alexander Zenon
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The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
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An absolute classic. A tragically sad story which can’t help but be hugely inspiring. |
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Great book. A dark and depressing vision of the future, but a fantastic read! |
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Really interesting insight into the mindset of one of the greatest athletes of modern times. Lots of valuable lessons. |
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Undoubtedly one of the greatest works of fiction of all time. It is so much more than just a story - the layers that Steinbeck has added are absolutely incredible. Has significantly changed my outlook on life. |
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“The events that may befall you tomorrow are not new or novel, and the emotions that you will experience have been felt by countless others throughout the crashing torrent of time.
They survived. Why can’t you?”
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They survived. Why can’t you?”
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“In an era characterized by incessant noise and constant distraction, we often find our minds pulled from one thought to another like a leaf in an October breeze. We are so preoccupied by modern living that we become totally disconnected from our ancient human roots in the natural world.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
“Humans are not made for sitting at a desk all day. We have been evolving for millions of years to hunt animals through dense forest and vast plains. To walk huge distances in search of water. To spend hours searching for edible fruit to bring home to our families. The sedentary lifestyle many of us lead these days is no more than a by-product of the last few centuries.”
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“As the still dawn breaks and first light graces the horizon, we humans are presented with tremendous opportunity. We are gifted with a fresh start, a blank canvas upon which we can paint however we choose.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
“The only good and evil in your life lies within you – in your choices.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
“We are existing in a thin sliver of light between two potentially infinite portions of darkness.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
“We human beings are not hive animals. We aren’t like bees or ants who just work constantly for the good of the community.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
“In an era characterized by incessant noise and constant distraction, we often find our minds pulled from one thought to another like a leaf in an October breeze. We are so preoccupied by modern living that we become totally disconnected from our ancient human roots in the natural world.”
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
― The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life
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