Motivational Quote by Alexander Zenon, The Stoic Handbook: A Practical Guide for Modern Life — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“When we first wake up our minds are clear, which makes this the opportune time to direct our focus inwards, to organize our thoughts and to set our daily intentions through a few moments of meditation. Our duties and obligations have not yet begun to crowd our schedule, and the clarity of the dawn creates an open, undistracted mental space.”

“The only good and evil in your life lies within you – in your choices.”

“To the Stoics, a good life meant living in accordance with nature, both universal nature – accepting the world for what it is, not resisting it because we think it should be different – and our own nature as human beings.”

“In an era characterized by incessant noise and constant distraction, we often find our minds pulled from one thought to another like a leaf in an October breeze. We are so preoccupied by modern living that we become totally disconnected from our ancient human roots in the natural world.”

“Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.”

“Your greatness is measured by your horizons.”

“The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.”

“Fear of failure as a tool used at the correct times to drive you in the right direction can be an incredible asset, but leaving it undefined can be extremely crippling and even a major holdback in your life”

“If only we had the certainty in our strength that we do in our weaknesses and capacity for failure - oh how wonderful life would be”

“The man who keeps getting up each time he gets knocked down is far stronger than the one or thing that keeps knocking him down.”