The Via Stoica Podcast Stoic Quote: "There are times when even to live is an act of bravery."
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The Via Stoica Podcast: Stoic Quotes Series
In the Stoic Quotes series, we take a look at what the Stoics said and uncover the wisdom they left behind. We look at the famous writings from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and more.
In this episode, we explore a striking quote from Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius, Letter 78:
“There are times when even to live is an act of bravery.”
Seneca reminds us that courage isn’t only found on battlefields or in grand gestures. Sometimes, simply choosing to keep going, through illness, loss, or emotional struggle, is a deeply Stoic act. This letter was written while Seneca was ill himself, showing that resilience in daily life can be one of the greatest forms of bravery.
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