“Most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

The quiet ones already know this. #stoic #quietstrength

“A bad feeling is a commotion of the mind repugnant to reason, and against nature.” – Zeno #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

The Stoic tells himself that although the situation may appear frightening, the truly important thing in life is how he chooses to respond. — Donald Robertson #stoic #wisdom #DonaldRobertson

“Is then the fruit of a fig-tree not perfect suddenly and in one hour, and would you possess the fruit of a man's mind in so short a time and so easily?” – Epictetus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“Make haste slowly.” – Emperor Augustus #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“If it is not right, do not do it. If it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“Death is our journey’s destination, the object on which we must set our sights. If it frightens us, how can we take a single step forward and not be worried sick?” – Montaigne #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, in so far as it stands ready against the accidental and the unforeseen, and is not apt to fall. — Marcus Aurelius #stoic #wisdom #MarcusAurelius

“Disgraceful: for the soul to give up when the body is still going strong.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom

“It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom