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Life in the trenches has been well documented, though mostly from the point of view of the victors. Especially in the English-language literature on World War I, there is not a huge amount that captures the experiences of the ordinary
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I grew up hearing only the English side of things…
“As Plato said, every soul is deprived of truth against its will. The same holds true for justice, self-control, goodwill to others, and every similar virtue. It’s essential to constantly keep this in your mind, for it will make you more gentle to all.”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“Use this knowledge to be gentle and gracious.”
― The Daily Stoic
― The Daily Stoic
“The good things in life cost what they cost. The unnecessary things are not worth it at any price. The key is being aware of the difference.”
― The Daily Stoic
― The Daily Stoic
“We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be educated, but rather the lovers of wisdom who say that only the educated are free.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 2.1.21–23a”
― The Daily Stoic
― The Daily Stoic
“If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters—don’t wish to seem knowledgeable. And if some regard you as important, distrust yourself.” —EPICTETUS, ENCHIRIDION, 13a”
― The Daily Stoic
― The Daily Stoic
Rob’s 2025 Year in Books
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