"Letters from a Stoic" Quotes
A collection of philosophical letters offering guidance on living a virtuous and fulfilling life.
philosophy | 256 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
He who fears death will never do anything worth of a man who is alive.
deathcourage
The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately.
futureliving in the present
True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.
happinessliving in the present
If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.
purposedirection
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.
perseverancegrowth
It is quality rather than quantity that matters.
qualityvalue
We should give as we would receive, cheerfully, quickly, and without hesitation.
generositykindness
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
difficultiesstrength
A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.
happinesspeace of mind
No man was ever wise by chance.
wisdomknowledge
