But what endures is what has always mattered: love—that we love one another as surely as we are alive. And if there is any hope for us to ever really be good—that hope will be realized through love.
“Not to feel exasperated or defeated or despondent because your days aren’t packed with wise and moral actions. But to get back up when you fail, to celebrate behaving like a human—however imperfectly—and fully embrace the pursuit you’ve embarked on.”
― The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity
― The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity
“What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself." That was indeed a great benefit; such a person can never be alone.”
― Letters from a Stoic: Complete (Letters 1 - 124) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
― Letters from a Stoic: Complete (Letters 1 - 124) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
“The more you seek the uncomfortable, the more you will become comfortable.” -Conor McGregor”
― 366 Stoic Quotes: A Year Of Stoicism From Ancient And Modern Stoics - A Daily Guide Of Stoic Meditations
― 366 Stoic Quotes: A Year Of Stoicism From Ancient And Modern Stoics - A Daily Guide Of Stoic Meditations
“I delve in all, and blend without prejudice, and that some higher good pertains to what I do, I cannot doubt.”
― Vittorio: The Vampire
― Vittorio: The Vampire
“Wise people “have the courage to act on their beliefs and convictions at the same time that they have the humility to realize that they might be wrong, and must be prepared to change their beliefs and actions when better information comes along.”
― The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt
― The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt
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