Stoic Thought of the Day — Day 181
Nothing is unending, you simply need to be gracious and work through it.
“Nature is merciful, and does not try her children, man or beast, beyond their compass. It is only when the cruelty of man intervenes that hellish torments appear. For the rest — live dangerously; take things as they come; dread naught, all will be well.” Winston Churchill spoke those words prior to WWII.
This attitude no doubt played a role in leading Churchill through one of the darkest times in modern history. I take encouragement from these words. There is little doubt we are facing our own dark time full of trials. Remembering these words is consoling.
Inspiration for these thoughts courtesy of
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
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