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Feb 17, 2024 · Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, once said, 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear.' This powerful quote encapsulates the Stoic belief in accepting and embracing the challenges and adversities that life brings our way.
The man of inner wealth wants nothing from outside but the negative gift of undisturbed leisure, to develop and mature his intellectual faculties, that is, to enjoy his wealth; in short, he wants permission to be himself, his whole life long, every day and every hour.
Mar 12, 2023 · “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.” “Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world.”
Feb 5, 2024 · Once liberty has exploded in the soul of a man, the Gods can do nothing against that man. It is a matter for men to handle amongst themselves, and it is up to other men — and to them alone — to let him flee or to destroy him.
Sep 27, 2023 · I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. In the realm of philosophy, Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, is revered for his wisdom and intellectual contributions.
70 quotes from The Good Soldier: ‘I know nothing - nothing in the world - of the hearts of men. I only know that I am alone - horribly alone.’
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Mar 13, 2024 · These alone quotes show the advantages and disadvantages to being and feeling alone. Spending time alone can be a paradoxical experience. We’ve had experiences where we were totally alone, yet never felt lonely. We may have also had our loneliest moments when surrounded by other people.