Here are 25 stoic quotes that provide wisdom and insights on various aspects of life:
- “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Man conquers the world by conquering himself.” – Zeno of Citium
- “The obstacle is the way.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have.” – Seneca
- “The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” – Epictetus
- “Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within our control, and some things are not.” – Epictetus
- “The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.” – Epictetus
- “He who fears death will never do anything worth of a man who is alive.” – Seneca
- “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus
- “Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” – Seneca
- “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” – Epictetus
- “If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca
- “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” – Epictetus
- “Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.” – Seneca
- “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Epictetus
- “The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.” – Seneca
- “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” – Seneca
- “If anyone can refute me—show me I’m making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective—I’ll gladly change. It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone.” – Marcus Aurelius
- “Wherever you go, there you are.” – Epictetus
These quotes capture the essence of stoic philosophy, encouraging self-mastery, resilience, and a focus on what is within our control. They provide guidance on how to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate inner peace.