Stoic Wisdom
Stoic quotes
Three voices from the Stoic tradition, read in a few seconds each. The app’s Stoic Wisdom category holds 20 lines from them; here is a selection of 8.
Marcus Aurelius
Roman emperor (121-180) who wrote the Meditations as notes to himself.
Thus do we fear more what our neighbours will think of us, than what we ourselves.
Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if thou dost not succeed in doing everything according to right principles, but when thou hast failed, return back again.
Be not ashamed to be helped; for it is thy business to do thy duty like a soldier in the assault on a town.
Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.
The best way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong-doer.
…not that this is a misfortune, but that to bear it nobly is good fortune.
16 Marcus Aurelius quotes in the app. All Marcus Aurelius quotes on this site
Seneca
Roman statesman and writer (c. 4 BC-65 AD) known for his Letters to Lucilius.
It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.
7 Seneca quotes in the app.
Epictetus
Greek teacher (c. 50-135) whose lessons were recorded in the Discourses.
Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are…
7 Epictetus quotes in the app.
Stoic wisdom on your Lock Screen
Pick Stoic Wisdom in Risora and a widget or reminder brings you one line a day.
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Questions
What is Stoicism?
An ancient school of philosophy founded in Athens around 300 BC. Its writers focus on what is up to us, on duty and on steady character.
Which Stoic quotes does Risora have?
The app has a Stoic Wisdom category with 20 quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus. This page shows a selection.
Can I get a Stoic quote on my Lock Screen?
Yes. Choose the Stoic Wisdom category for a widget or reminder, and a line arrives where you will see it.