Maxims From Three Wise Men

November 19th, 2021

Lead on God and Destiny, To that Goal fixed for me long ago. I will follow and not stumble; even if my will is weak I will soldier on.

- Cleanthes in

Whoever embraces necessity count as wise, skilled in divine matters.

- Euripides in

If it pleases the gods, so be it. They may well kill me, but they can't hurt me.

- Plato's in Crito and Apology

Epictetus referred to these three quotes within Enchiridion, 53. The three snippets subject matter revolves around tolerance, flexibility which eventually leads to acceptance.

What is an interesting take away from today's lesson is how "The Daily Stoic" offers to apply this lesson to our daily life.

As a Christian, we have a belief in a higher power which helps us process this idea of acceptance. Applying this concept to everyday life can be made difficult as we are often too close to the problem. We are reminded to zoom out (even if just slightly), to be provided a different perspective.

Conclusion

Take a moment to assume that every event that happens in our life, welcome or unwelcome, was intended to happen specifically for you. Without being able to know the outcome, but knowing there was intent, would you still want to fight against?