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The Four Virtues Of Stoicism
According to Stoicism, the highest good, the supreme aim of life is virtue. Good or bad situations, events and circumstances are nothing but a chance for us to respond with virtue, and leads to happiness, success, honor, love and respect. Virtue is how one is happy and free, while shunning complexity and embracing simplicity.
The Four Virtues believed by the Stoics are Wisdom, Courage, Temperance and Justice.
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Virtues Of Stoics: Justice
Justice is a virtue of stoicism that puts one’s self-interest and personal good out of the equation, and puts the focus on the betterment of the world.
The virtue of justice is explained as:
- Not harming others.
- Keeping personal and private property s...
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Virtues Of Stoics: Temperance
Acting within limits, and not indulging in anything too much is a virtue that firmly puts it foot down on excess, which it believes lead to discontent, and dissatisfaction.
Curbing one’s desires (or self-control) leads us to work on what is essential in our lives, be it ma...
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Virtues Of Stoics: Courage
Following the virtue of courage makes one face death, misfortune and loss of respect, and still hold on to one’s principles.
Life is a battle, and many times, a futile one. It requires great courage to fight not just the negative forces, but the many vices, and life-choice...
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Virtues Of Stoics: Wisdom
Wisdom is the space between the event and the response. The power to choose good or bad, recognizing the reality of the event and responding with complete awareness and rationality is called wisdom.
It is the way one puts knowledge in implementation mode, guiding o...
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The four Stoic Virtues
According to the Stoics, the highest in life you can aim for is a virtue and all the rest will follow.
The Stoics believed in these four main virtues:
- Wisdom
- Courage
- Temperance
The cardinal virtues of Greek philosophy and their benefits
Whenever we lie, cheat, steal, take the easy way out, or ignore others in need, life is immediately easier for us. But after a while, these things weigh on our consciences.
If you choose the virtuous path in each of these situations, you live without regret, with purity, and with good inten...
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