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On control

Stoic Default

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Richard L. Johnson
May 25, 2020
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Epictetus said, “Men are not influenced by things, but by their thoughts about things.” The Stoics are known for their control of their emotions and their reactions to internal and external stimuli.

The Stoics are often thought of as men that felt no emotions. This is a false assertion, The Stoics believed that one should recognize their initial emotion…

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