Why I Am Not a Stoic
There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy.
«Epicureans believed that we’re all going to die, so fuck it, might as well enjoy yourself as much as possible between here and there.»
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