The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness

by Jonas Salzgeber

“If it is not right, do not do it, if it is not true, do not say it.”

“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.”

As we let our thoughts drift away, our actions become mindless, we stumble into folly, and give away our best chance for eudaimonia as we’re far off from being our best in this very moment.

“So display those virtues which are wholly in your own power—integrity, dignity, hard work, self-denial, contentment, frugality, kindness, independence, simplicity, discretion, magnanimity.”

“To get upset by things is to wrongly assume that they will last, [and] to resent change is to wrongly assume that you have a choice in the matter.”

“Stoics can transform themselves into individuals remarkable for their courage and self-control. They will be able to do things that others dread doing, and they will be able to refrain from doing things that others cannot resist doing.”

Take this to heart: always be kind to yourself.

What are my core values? What do I want to stand for?

“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”