BY THEME
On Action
On practice over theory — on duty, work, and the living of Stoicism in each hour.
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Only those who observe right practice achieve their objectives.
Lectures 6
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Every deed of virtue follows reason.
Fragment, in Stobaeus 2.97
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Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing.
Fragment, in Diogenes Laertius
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It is better to punish a few than to endanger all.
via Sallust, War with Catiline 52
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I prepare for an enemy; I do not fear him.
Attributed via Plutarch, Life of Cato the Younger 56
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Do not be heard by many words, but by much action.
Meditations (attrib.)
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Enough of this wretched, whining, monkey life.
Meditations 9.37
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Live now; believe me, it is wiser not to put off living till tomorrow.
Letters 101.10
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Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other.
Letters 39.1
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Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you, and be silent.
Enchiridion 46