""Fate permitting" is a standard Stoic phrase meant to remind ourselves that planning things is up to us, but the ultimate outcomes are not under our control. It helps us to develop an attitude of equanimity toward the universe. We should very much try to change things for the better, that's the whole point of the Stoic discipline of action."

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Source : Source: www.3ammagazine.com

Massimo Pigliucci

#Attitude Quotes #Fate Quotes #Discipline Quotes

“If there is no absolute by which to judge society, society is absolute.”
“I love food so much, all I have to do is look at it and I gain 5 pounds.”
“I play the piano a lot at home. I write songs on the piano and guitar. I would like to actually play piano on stage. I don't think I'll get the chance for a while.”

Source : "The Artist Shop IRC Chat with Mick Taylor". www.artist-shop.com. April 18, 1999.
“As far as career goes, make sure you're in it for the right reasons - and make sure that the work itself is the most important thing.”

Source : Source: www.gq.com
“I think comedy's just about being interested in comedy and what makes people laugh and experimenting.”
“More than 10,000 athletes came to Atlanta seeking Olympic medals. Only a few of them will be lucky and skilled enough to claim one.”
“True growth is a process which one allows to happen rather than causes to happen.”
“Michael Jordan on his worst day is ten times better than Kobe Bryant on his best day”

Source : "Reggie Miller: 'Michael Jordan on his worst day is 10 times better than Kobe Bryant on his best day'" by Nick Schwartz, ftw.usatoday.com. December 16, 2014.

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