A hand-picked selection of the best quotes about Stoic quotes on life, with context and attribution for each.
Trust the facts
Commonly used in contexts of debate, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning; no single origin. (English proverb)
Darkness teaches you to appreciate light
Proverb of uncertain origin, common in many cultures. (Unknown)
Look within yourself and to your family for entertainment
Widely attributed to Amish tradition, though no definitive written source is confirmed. (Amish proverb)
You are here now
Exact origin unclear; often associated with contemporary mindfulness teachings. (Modern mindfulness tradition)
Talking is one of the fine arts
The exact origin is unclear; a similar phrase 'Conversation is one of the fine arts' appears in Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.'s 'The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table' (1858). (Traditional (often associated with Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.))
Young people should make more mistakes than older people
Attribution uncertain; likely a contemporary aphorism. (Modern English saying)
Avoid drawing conclusions
A common aphorism of uncertain origin, often cited in critical thinking and mindfulness contexts. (Unknown)
Understanding creates tolerance
This saying lacks a definitive historical source and is widely used as a contemporary adage. (Unknown origin (modern English proverb))
Telling the truth is a brave act
Often cited as a modern proverb without clear attribution (Unknown)
Life teaches us to be less harsh with ourselves and with others
Attribution uncertain; often cited as an anonymous proverb. (English)
Art always reflects the artist
Attribution uncertain; common aphorism. (Unknown)
Figure out the criteria with which to measure your life
How Will You Measure Your Life? (Clayton Christensen)
Resisting change has a steep price
This saying is a modern proverb; no specific source is widely recognized. (Unknown)
The ladder is ascended step by step
A traditional proverb with no single identifiable author; commonly found in English-speaking cultures. (English folklore)
Life isn't all beer and skittles
The Pickwick Papers (Charles Dickens)
Face the consequences of your actions
Proverb of uncertain origin. (Common Proverb)
An open ear and a closed mouth is the best-known substitution for wisdom.
Often attributed to Chinese or ancient wisdom, but no verified source. (Unknown)
If you don't want things to change, then don't change what you are doing.
Unknown origin, possibly a modern aphorism. (Common Saying)
You can be strict and loving at the same time
Common modern proverb, often used in parenting and leadership contexts (Folk Wisdom)
To be successful in love, one must know how to begin and when to stop
Various writings (Ninon de Lenclos)