Quote of the day by Stoic Marcus Aurelius: ‘If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due…’ – Roman emperor on the power to change how we see pain, problems and life

Quote of the day: Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius taught controlling judgments about events. He believed our minds intensify suffering through added assumptions and predictions. Stoicism emphasizes distinguishing external events from our internal responses. This philosophy offers freedom by controlling our reactions to circumstances. Self-control allows individuals to act justly without anger or fear.

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