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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Apollonius of Tyana: “ A man must fortify himself and understand that a wise man who...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote by the ancient Stoic philosopher who mentored Marcus Aurelius on self-discipline, emotional control, temptation, greed, and why giving in to impulse can quietly weaken a person’s moral strength

Quote of the day by Apollonius of Tyana: Apollonius of Tyana’s quote about fortifying oneself carries a simple warning: a person must learn to govern his own impulses. The ancient philosopher singles out laziness, anger, passion, drinking and greed as weaknesses that can damage judgment. His strongest warning is about greed, which he sees as a vice capable of swallowing other parts of a person’s character.

Quote of the Day Today: How Mastering Calm Reasoning Shields You From Daily Chaos

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