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Delving Into The Life Of A Young Socrates With Dr Armand D’Angour

Socrates is one of history’s greatest philosophers, influencing countless generations that came after him. Many scholars and academics have analysed his life, unearthing new dimensions of the man and Dr Armand D’Angour has provided one of the most vivid depictions of Socrates in recent memory.

The author of Socrates In Love: The Making Of A Philosopher, D’Angour shares his thoughts on a young Socrates, how he brings philosophy into his role as a Professor of Classics and more in this wonderful interview with Stoic Athenaeum.

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Stoic Entry 5

So you’ve found yourself back to square one
That’s okay
You’ve been here before
That’s okay
What was given has now been returned
Use the opportunity to grow
To rise to the next level
To forge your character in the fires of adversity
And come back stronger

Stoic Entry 4

Rome wasn’t built in a day
Build yourself brick by brick
On foundations of honour, sound judgement and faith
in an unpredictable world
be tempered by the lessons of your mother and father
of the wisdom passed on from friends
that’s all there is

Stoic Entry 3

Kindness is a duty

Compassion for yourself and others always

Control what you can

Let go of what you can’t

Strive to be better every day