“When the problem arose for us whether habit or theory was better for getting virtue — if by theory is meant what teaches us correct conduct, and by habit we mean being accustomed to act according to this theory — Musonius thought habit to be more effective.”
- Musonius Rufus, Lectures, 5.17.31-32, 5.19.1-2
August 11, 2021 7:00 AM
Sometimes our perception of what should be, hampers what could be.
Conclusion
Our opinions center around "best case" scenarios. The real world rarely presents us with the best case. The ability to move beyond the inequities of our thoughts allows us to move forward and apply what we can to the real world.