10 Stoic Quotes To Build Resilience — Orion Philosophy

Life can get stressful and even overwhelming sometimes.

Every day we traverse a modern world surrounded by noise and distractions that are fighting for our attention; our phones, TVs, radios, and computer screens, to name a few.

On top of this we have our commitments, our jobs, relationships and hobbies. Without the right mental tools, it can seem like a lot to deal with.

However, these things are all manageable, we can develop the ability to lessen the impact of day to day life, and protect against the things around us that threaten to encroach on our peace of mind.

Stoicism is a philosophy rich with practical frameworks and perspectives that can help us cultivate a mental resilience to life’s challenges. Here are my top 10:

1. “We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more in imagination than in reality.” — Seneca

Seneca raises a good point. Most of the things that we worry about are simply a figment of our imagination. They’re not real, and it’s rare that they ever become real.

We spend our time worrying about fictional arguments, situations, and risks that never materialise into anything in the real world. All the…