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In Which I Disagree With Seneca On Love

Practical Stoicism

The Importance of Self-Control and Caution in Emotions

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  • The wise man can control himself without becoming over-anxious.
  • It is best not to push ahead if it is not easy to retrace our steps.
  • The unwise should not trust themselves to fall into a disordered state of being enslaved to another.
  • Love, whether accepted or rejected, can have a significant impact on us.
  • We should not expose ourselves to tempting influences that can coax and allure us.
  • We should step back from slippery places and strive to make a sturdy stand.
  • We may not have the power to fully achieve the Stoic ideal because we refuse to believe in our own power.
  • There may be other factors that contribute to our inability to attain the Stoic ideal.

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