The Via Stoica Podcast: Stoic quotes series
In the Stoic quotes series, we take a look at what the Stoics said and uncover the wisdom they left behind. We look at the famous writings from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and more.
In this episode, we explore a quote cited by Marcus Aurelius in Meditations, but originally attributed to the pre-Socratic philosopher Democritus:
“The world is nothing but change. Our life is only perception.”
What does it mean to see life as perception and the world as change? And how can understanding this quote help us become more stable, more rational, and more resilient in the face of uncertainty?
We unpack the Stoic idea that our emotions and actions depend not on what happens to us, but on the judgments we form about those events. By learning to step back and examine our impressions, we can train ourselves to see change not as something to resist, but as something to accept, and even embrace.
If you want to dive deeper into this idea, check out our full blog post on it:
https://viastoica.com/perception-and-change-in-stoicism
And if you're looking for more quotes like this one, visit viastoica.com — we’ve compiled hundreds of Stoic sayings, all carefully referenced so you can find and use them in your own writing.
https://viastoica.com/stoic-quotes
https://viastoica.com/marcus-aurelius-quotes
https://viastoica.com/epictetus-quotes
https://viastoica.com/seneca-quotes
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