Zeno of Citium
334 - 262
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Biography
Zeno of Citium was a Hellenistic philosopher who founded the school of philosophy known as Stoicism. He was born in Cyprus around 334 BC and later moved to Athens, where he began teaching his philosophical ideas in the Stoa Poikile, a painted porch in the Agora. Zeno's teachings emphasized living in accordance with nature, developing self-control, and maintaining a tranquil state of mind regardless of external circumstances. His philosophy had a significant influence on later Stoic thinkers, including Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: Some things are within your control, and some things are not.
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Well-being is attained by little and little, and nevertheless is no little thing itself.
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Man conquers the world by conquering himself.
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The goal of life is living in agreement with nature.
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It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.