Stoicism
Discourses: 6 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 6
Freedom is internal
A slave can be free in mind and a ruler a slave to desire.
Freedom comes from mastering your judgements.
- IDEA 2 OF 6
Train your impressions
Test every impression before assenting.
Ask whether it concerns what is in your control.
- IDEA 3 OF 6
Progress is gradual
Expect to stumble.
Focus on daily improvement, not perfection.
- IDEA 4 OF 6
Accept fate
Wish for things to happen as they do, and you will go on well.
- IDEA 5 OF 6
Be a student for life
The philosopher's school is a hospital; you go to be healed, not entertained.
- IDEA 6 OF 6
Act according to nature
Live as a rational, social being, caring for others.
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