“Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen: this is the path to peace.” ― Epictetus #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“Everything that belongs to the body is a stream, and what belongs to the soul is a dream and vapor, and life is a warfare and a stranger's sojourn, and after fame is oblivion. What then can guide a man? One thing and only one, philosophy.” ― Marcus Aurelius #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“The line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.” ― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“If someone is able to show me that what I think or do is not right, I will happily change, for I seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed. It is the person who continues in his self-deception and ignorance who is harmed.” ― Marcus Aurelius #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“All you need are these: certainty of judgment in the present moment; action for the common good in the present moment; and an attitude of gratitude in the present moment for anything that comes your way.” ― Marcus Aurelius #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” ― Chuck Close #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“The worth of virtue lies in action.” ― Cicero #stoicism #philosophy #quotes

“I am not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land.” ― Seneca #stoicism #philosophy #quotes