Introduction

Stoic handbook is an ancient blueprint for living a joyful, wise virtuous life. The stoics believe that in order to live a good life, one must live in accordance with nature. There are two specific man branches: the rational and social side of us. Human beings have the capacity to be rational or they could say 'vigilant' i would like now to list my top five favorite tales of ancient and modern stoics displaying superhuman courage. I see these individuals as the philosophical version of the avengers.