The Daily Stoic

Are You A Coward? Or Are You Brave?

Oct 16, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Shalamov's Courage

  • Varlam Shalamov, a writer imprisoned in a Soviet gulag, refused to become a foreman if it meant harming others.
  • He prioritized his principles over personal gain, showcasing true courage.
INSIGHT

Cowards vs. Non-Cowards

  • Shalamov learned in the gulag to divide people into cowards and non-cowards, not good and bad.
  • He observed that 95% of cowards are capable of terrible acts under minimal threat.
INSIGHT

Stoic Courage

  • Stoicism values courage above all other virtues: facing misfortune, death, and standing up for your beliefs.
  • True courage involves risking yourself for others and speaking truth, even when it's difficult.
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