Be Impossible to Offend
“Who then is invincible? The one who cannot be upset by anything outside their reasoned choice.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 1.18.21
Stephen Hanselman • The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
As we make progress in our practice of Stoicism, we will become increasingly indifferent to other people’s opinions of us. We will not go through our life with the goal of gaining their approval or avoiding their disapproval, and because we are indifferent to their opinions, we will feel no sting when they insult us. Indeed, a Stoic sage, were one
... See moreWilliam B. Irvine • A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
If you allow people’s words and actions to distress you and alter your state of mind, then anyone can control you, and you will suffer forever. Real freedom is to mindfully observe, apply logic, breathe, and let it pass.
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