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The Choice of Hercules
Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast
The Benefits of Following the Path of the Gods
Hercules asked her name, my friends call me you Daimenea or happiness. I came because I know your parents, Zeus and Alkmani,. What I saw filled me with hope that if only you would follow the path that leads to me, you might one day become a great hero and perform many noble deeds. However, rather than delude you with promises of future pleasures, I will tell you the truth exactly as it's ordained by the gods. Nothing that is truly good and admirable is granted by them to men without some effort and application. If you want the gods to bestow their grace in you for instance, you must worship them and live piously
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