Focus on developing virtue and inner strength from "summary" of How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci
The ancient Stoics believed that the key to a good life lies in focusing on the development of one's own character, particularly on the cultivation of virtue and inner strength. This emphasis on virtue is based on the idea that true happiness can only be found in living a life of moral excellence, rather than in pursuing external goods such as wealth, fame, or pleasure. According to Stoic philosophy, virtue is the only true good, while everything else is morally neutral or even indifferent. This means that our primary goal should be to become better human beings by practicing the cardinal virtues of wisdom, courage, justice, and self-control. By cultivating these virtues, we can learn to respond to life's challenges with resilience, integrity, and dignity.
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