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Being on friendly terms with the conditions of life
It is by the allurements of hope that the fish is caught
Stoicism - a political philosophy
The very ground on which we stand is not secure
A bee is not able to live alone
That alone is good which will make the soul better
When the natural becomes unnatural
Virtue does not necessarily imply other-concern
Do you have the will to overcome anger?
Friendship is what holds a community together
A will that is inoffensive and kindly
Focus and flexibility are both essential
Groupthink is not based on shared values
We must learn what to do from someone who is already doing it
More on the self-sufficiency of the good person in Plato's Republic
How to make sure the people need a leader
When the speaker is in tune with his words
The death of a loved one is not such terrible thing
The greater part of progress is the desire to progress
Exercise the mind night and day
Is evilness part of human nature?
What's "good" and "bad" is not decided by us
Seneca's letter no. 20, part I: living in agreement
Seneca's letter no. 20, part II: despising wealth
Nothing remains where it is in the same condition forever
Our troubles are not external to us
A brilliant portrait of the Stoic sage
Self-sufficiency is a dangerous goal
Stoic ethics is a morality of happiness
What kind of knowledge is virtue?
We are living in a world of constant change
Human life is a harmonious exchange of benefits
Success makes us lazy and stupid
Is nature showing concern for us?
Thoughts about the relative importance of logic and physics in Stoicism
No - wisdom is not a cardinal virtue
The strength and virtue of women
A philosopher learns from everyday life
Sinking back to the human level
The mind is still trying to understand itself
Nature is not meant to be a commodity
Escaping enslavement to oneself
The only thing we can complain about is ourselves
True happiness lies in granting well-being to many
Who has the most austere and morbid life?
What is exempt from the risk of change?
Tranquility is not the most important part of happiness
Be deaf to those who love you most of all
Should we try to change the world?
Stop running away from death and begin to live
New book on Seneca's philosophy
To be a stoic is to be loving and patient
Don't (just) live in the present
Does a Stoic enjoy being sick?
On the importance of friendship