89 - Misfortune Is No Excuse

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89 - Misfortune Is No Excuse

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Apr 7, 2018

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“So does this misfortune prevent you in any way from being just, generous, sober, reasonable, careful, free from error, courteous, free, etc. – all of which together make human nature complete?” — Epictetus

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Apr 7, 2018

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"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human.

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89 - Misfortune Is No Excuse

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