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Ignacio Nieto Carvajal

How Can You Know Whether You've Never Been Tested?

How Can You Know Whether You've Never Been Tested?

The Daily Stoic for September 4th, “How Can You Know Whether You’ve Never Been Tested?”. “I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” —SENECA, ON

First, A Hard Winter Training

First, A Hard Winter Training

The Daily Stoic for September 3rd, “First, A Hard Winter Training”. “We must undergo a hard winter training and not rush into things for which we haven’t prepared.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 1.2.32 No. I can’t agree with today’s stoic. I think one thing is preparing for

The Philosopher's School Is A Hospital

The Philosopher's School Is A Hospital

The Daily Stoic for September 2nd, “The Philosopher’s School Is A Hospital”. “Men, the philosopher’s lecture-hall is a hospital—you shouldn’t walk out of it feeling pleasure, but pain, for you aren’t well when you enter it.” —EPICTETUS, DISCOURSES, 3.23.30 Given that I have

A Strong Soul Is Better Than Good Luck

A Strong Soul Is Better Than Good Luck

The Daily Stoic for September 1st, “A Strong Soul Is Better Than Good Luck”. “The rational soul is stronger than any kind of fortune—from its own share it guides its affairs here or there, and is itself the cause of a happy or miserable life.” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 98.

Consider Your Failings Too

Consider Your Failings Too

The Daily Stoic for August 31st, “Consider Your Failings Too”. “Whenever you take offense at someone’s wrongdoing, immediately turn to your own similar failings, such as seeing money as good, or pleasure, or a little fame—whatever form it takes. By thinking on this, you’ll quickly forget your

When You Feel Lazy

When You Feel Lazy

The Daily Stoic for August 30th, “When You Feel Lazy”. “Anything that must yet be done, virtue can do with courage and promptness. For anyone would call it a sign of foolishness for one to undertake a task with a lazy and begrudging spirit, or to push the body in

Want Nothing, Have Everything

Want Nothing, Have Everything

The Daily Stoic for August 29th. “Want Nothing, Have Everything”. “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 123.3