THOU judgest us: Thy purity
Doth all our lusts condemn;
The love that draws us nearer Thee
Is hot with wrath of them.
John G. Whittier… 164 more words
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September 26
Epictetus part 14: Set yourself free
Note: this is the thirteenth part of a weekly series, in which I translate and discuss the Enchiridion (Handbook) of Epictetus. New posts will be released every monday morning (GMT). 370 more words
“To know that you do not know and to be willing to admit that you do not know without sheepishly apologizing is real strength and sets the stage for learning and progress in any endeavor.” ~ Epictetus, The Art of Living, pg. 86
The Art of Living
The Stoic philosopher Epictetus was concerned primarily with two questions: 1) How do I lead a happy, fulfilling life? and 2) How can I be a good person? 65 more words
“Be discriminating about what images and ideas you put into your mind. If you yourself don’t choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will, and their motives may not be the highest.” ~ Epictetus, The Art of Living, pg. 53
Is There Anybody Out There?
Can anyone out in the hallway hear me?
Skrit-Scratching on the walls,
Floor to ceiling pencil poems
In prescription-cursive fonts,
Hand cramps trying to keep up… 122 more words
What I like about the three great Roman Stoics
I have been studying Stoicism somewhat seriously for a while now, and in particular, of course, the three great Roman Stoics: Seneca, Epictetus, and… 1,414 more words
