These posts deal with philosophy, and more broadly the question of how to live a good life
Moral Letters
It is the hallmark of great civilizations that they let their citizens speak freely and, moreover, that they organize themselves to facilitate open communication far and wide.
Moral Letters
I myself try to be an earnest student. Though I am far removed from my formal school days, I am never far from a book or an idea.
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The mind viruses are vices such as jealousy, greed, ambition, spite, fear – all things that we know of and have been trying to put in their proper place.
Moral Letters
If you take a step, even a tiny step, in the direction of your choosing, you will have improved your situation over that of yesterday.
Moral Letters
The rule of law is a gift beyond price that should be defended at all costs.
Moral Letters
It is impatience in business affairs, as much as in life, that leads us to be distracted from potentially more valuable pursuits.
Moral Letters
The greater your desired change, the larger will be the necessary expenditure of your personal resources. Nature rewards us only grudgingly, after we have paid our respects by paying our dues.
Moral Letters
The legal profession has found a way to work true magic: that is, they can speak for the dead. To that short list of things that can be guaranteed in life, death and taxes, we can add a third, lawsuits.
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Progress is inversely proportional to the breadth of your focus. Include in your scope many things, and you will make little progress. Focus on one thing, and you will advance it the most.
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The greatest good is done by those with the least need to talk about it. The true meaning of public service is not those offices that are most visible, but those deeds that have the greatest impact.
Moral Letters
The state of mind is the key, your intentions are everything. Virtue lies not in hard circumstances themselves, but in being able to endure hardships without upset or complaint.
Moral Letters
Today I want to talk with you about the Stoic virtues, and how to value the pursuits that people seek. This is not only not a trivial question, it is the only question that matters.