Stoic Quote: "To stand up straight, not straightened." Marcus Aurelius
Mar 21, 2025
Discover the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius as he emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in his quote, 'To stand up straight, not straightened.' Unpack how inner strength and personal virtue lead to true contentment. Learn why relying on external factors can hinder your peace and happiness. This engaging discussion inspires listeners to take initiative and cultivate resilience in their lives.
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Self-Reliance for Peaceful Life
Self-reliance is key to a peaceful, good life according to Marcus Aurelius.
Rely on internal virtues, not externals, to maintain calm and joy.
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Live Virtuously With Wisdom
Act virtuously with courage, wisdom, and justice in every situation.
Focus on what truly matters and avoid distractions from irrelevant external noise.
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Build Inner Strength and Initiative
Build strong inner fortitude and self-reliance to face any life challenge.
Take initiative yourself; don't wait for external help or conditions to start something meaningful.
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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 look at a quote by Marcus Aurelius. In his Meditations, book 3.5.
"To stand up straight – not straightened."
Self-reliance is an important topic in Stoicism, and Marcus Aurelius often reminds himself of this fact in his personal journal. Without shutting ourselves off from society and the world around us, it is important that we don't rely on externals to live well.
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