A Stoic Breviary: Classical Wisdom in Daily Practice

Building upon many years of privately shared thoughts on the real benefits of Stoic Philosophy, Liam Milburn eventually published a selection of Stoic passages that had helped him to live well. They were accompanied by some of his own personal reflections. This blog hopes to continue his mission of encouraging the wisdom of Stoicism in the exercise of everyday life. All the reflections are taken from his notes, from late 1992 to early 2017.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Cardinal Virtues

As a reference for Epictetus 11:

Image: Jacques Patin, The Cardinal Virtues, 1581

In this allegory, fortitude holds a pillar, representing strength. Justice holds the scales, representing balance. Temperance, holds a goblet, representing moderation. Prudence holds a snake, which came to represent wisdom in the Christian tradition, from Matthew 10:16: "Be you wise as serpents."Prudence is often also depicted with a mirror, symbolizing self-reflection.

(4/1993)

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Cardinal Virtues

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