Man, the rational animal, can put up with anything except what seems to him irrational; whatever is rational is tolerable.
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Man, the rational animal, can put up with anything except what seems to him irrational; whatever is rational is tolerable.
For when you have subjected to externals what is your own, then be a slave and do not resist, and do not sometimes choose to be a slave, and sometimes not choose, but with all your mind be one or the other.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For when you have subjected to externals what is your own, then be a slave and do not resist, and do not sometimes choose to be a slave, and sometimes not choose, but with all your mind be one or the other.
Try to enjoy the great festival of life with other men.
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Try to enjoy the great festival of life with other men.
End the habit of despising things that are not within your power, and apply your aversion to things that are within your power.
December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
End the habit of despising things that are not within your power, and apply your aversion to things that are within your power.
Most people are impulsive, however, and having committed to the thing, they persist, just making more confusion for themselves and others until it all end in mutual recrimination.
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Most people are impulsive, however, and having committed to the thing, they persist, just making more confusion for themselves and others until it all end in mutual recrimination.
It isn’t events themselves that disturb people, but only their judgments about them.
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It isn’t events themselves that disturb people, but only their judgments about them.
You're not yet Socrates, but you can still live as if you want to be him.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
You're not yet Socrates, but you can still live as if you want to be him.
Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things. Death,
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Men are disturbed, not by things, but by the principles and notions which they form concerning things. Death,
In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is most difficult of all things.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In prosperity it is very easy to find a friend; but in adversity it is most difficult of all things.
Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him.
I cannot call somebody ‘hard-working’ knowing only that they read and write. Even if ‘all night long’ is added, I cannot say it – not until I know the focus of all this energy.
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I cannot call somebody ‘hard-working’ knowing only that they read and write. Even if ‘all night long’ is added, I cannot say it – not until I know the focus of all this energy.
Philosophy does not claim to secure for us anything outside our control. Otherwise it would be taking on matters that do not concern it. For as wood is the material of the carpenter, and marble that of the sculptor, so the subject matter of the art of life is the life of the self.
December 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Philosophy does not claim to secure for us anything outside our control. Otherwise it would be taking on matters that do not concern it. For as wood is the material of the carpenter, and marble that of the sculptor, so the subject matter of the art of life is the life of the self.
If you are told that such an one speaks ill of you, make no defence against what was said, but answer, He surely knew not my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these only!
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If you are told that such an one speaks ill of you, make no defence against what was said, but answer, He surely knew not my other faults, else he would not have mentioned these only!
For sheep don’t throw up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly digesting their food, they outwardly produce wool and milk. Thus, therefore, do you likewise not show theorems to the unlearned, but the actions produced by them after they have been digested. 47.
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For sheep don’t throw up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly digesting their food, they outwardly produce wool and milk. Thus, therefore, do you likewise not show theorems to the unlearned, but the actions produced by them after they have been digested. 47.
The philosopher's lecture room is a 'hospital': you ought not to walk out of it in a state of pleasure, but in pain; for you are not in good condition when you arrive.
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The philosopher's lecture room is a 'hospital': you ought not to walk out of it in a state of pleasure, but in pain; for you are not in good condition when you arrive.
And where there is ignorance, there is also want of learning and instruction in essentials.
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
And where there is ignorance, there is also want of learning and instruction in essentials.
Is there smoke in the house? If it’s not suffocating, I will stay indoors; if it proves too much, I’ll leave. Always remember – the door is open.
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Is there smoke in the house? If it’s not suffocating, I will stay indoors; if it proves too much, I’ll leave. Always remember – the door is open.
the good of man, and likewise his ill, lies in how he exercises his choice, while everything else is nothing to us,
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
the good of man, and likewise his ill, lies in how he exercises his choice, while everything else is nothing to us,
If someone in the street were entrusted with your body, you would be furious. Yet you entrust your mind to anyone around who happens to insult you, and allow it to be troubled and confused. Aren’t you ashamed of that?
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If someone in the street were entrusted with your body, you would be furious. Yet you entrust your mind to anyone around who happens to insult you, and allow it to be troubled and confused. Aren’t you ashamed of that?
Whoever then would be free, let him wish nothing, let him decline nothing, which depends on others; else he must necessarily be a slave.
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Whoever then would be free, let him wish nothing, let him decline nothing, which depends on others; else he must necessarily be a slave.
Remember to act always as if you were at a symposium. When the food or drink comes around, reach out and take some politely; if it passes you by don't try to pulling it back. And if it has not reached you yet, don't let your desire run ahead of you, be patient until your turn comes.
December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Remember to act always as if you were at a symposium. When the food or drink comes around, reach out and take some politely; if it passes you by don't try to pulling it back. And if it has not reached you yet, don't let your desire run ahead of you, be patient until your turn comes.
People find particular things, however, frightening; and it's when someone is able to threaten or entice us with those that the man himself becomes frightening.
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
People find particular things, however, frightening; and it's when someone is able to threaten or entice us with those that the man himself becomes frightening.
Who is a friend?" his answer was, "A second self (alter ego).
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Who is a friend?" his answer was, "A second self (alter ego).
People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.
If it should ever happen to you to be turned to externals in order to please some person, you must know that you have lost your purpose in life.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If it should ever happen to you to be turned to externals in order to please some person, you must know that you have lost your purpose in life.