Stoic Quotes: 100 Mindful Stoic Quotes

How to Live a Mindful Life by Learning from Ancient Stoics. Reduce Stress & Anxiety, Be More Fulfilled, and Live a Happy Life with Stoicism.

By: Stan Edwards

Narrated by: Manasah Bonner

Length: 1 hr and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Embark on a journey of profound wisdom and self-discovery with "Stoic Quotes—100 Mindful Stoic Quotes." This carefully curated collection illuminates the path to a more mindful, fulfilled, and serene life, drawing on the timeless insights of ancient Stoic philosophers.

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often overwhelm us, the Stoic teachings offer a beacon of clarity and calm. Each quote in this book is a nugget of wisdom, providing practical guidance on navigating life’s complexities with grace and resilience.

Discover how the Stoic principles of mindfulness, self-control, and inner strength can transform your life. These quotes, rich with profound knowledge, are more than mere words; they are life lessons from some of the greatest thinkers of ancient times, including Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius.

Why are these Stoic quotes so impactful for modern living? They teach us how to detach from the chaos of external circumstances and find peace within. They guide us to focus on what we can control, let go of what we cannot, and embrace life’s challenges as opportunities for growth.

This book is more than a collection of quotes; it’s a roadmap to living a life of greater contentment, reduced stress, and heightened fulfillment. It’s about finding joy in simplicity, strength in adversity, and wisdom in silence. It invites you to reflect, ponder, and implement Stoic wisdom into your daily life.

For those seeking to reduce anxiety, increase fulfillment, and embrace happiness, "Stoic Quotes—100 Mindful Stoic Quotes" is an essential resource. It's perfect for listeners interested in personal growth, mental health, mindfulness, and the practical applications of Stoicism in the contemporary world. 

Step into a life of tranquility and joy. Learn how to navigate your journey with the guiding light of Stoic wisdom and find harmony in the present moment. This book is your companion in crafting a life marked by inner peace and mindful living.

©2023 Stan Edwards (P)2024 Stan Edwards

Pluses and Minuses

Pluses and Minuses

Given the popularity of Stoicism, I've read and listened to a surprising number of books on the topic. This particular audiobook has its pluses and minuses. First, it is relatively short, under 2 hours long. For a quote book with only 100 quotes, that's actually pretty long. But this isn't just a quote book. Instead, it offers a brief introduction to stoicism, including its contemporary context and relevance (even what some of its current detractors say), before launching into not just the quotes from several ancient Roman stoics, but a brief discussion about how that quote can inspire us in modern times in our current lives. I actually like it when a quote book isn't just the quotes but provides insight and application of them.

So, what didn't I like? I was not wild about the narrator. He has a perfectly pleasant voice; that's not the problem. He's actually narrated another stoicism book, possibly by this publisher, though I don't remember. The problem is he doesn't know how to pronounce stoicism! The topic of the book! He leaves out one of the syllables that is clearly in the word. (He manages to say “stoic” correctly.) He pronounces it as “STOW-ism,” not “STOW-ih-sism”! You really should know how to pronounce the main topic of the book you're narrating. I find it hard to imagine how the author neglected to pick this up or the people at Audible, as I’ve heard all audiobooks are listened to before they are uploaded to the platform. At least the word isn't said as often in this book as it was in the other one. The other issue is I don't get a sense of the author's voice and ideas about the stoic quotes; I don't get a sense of Stan Edwards. I read a lot of public domain works, which means they were written 95+ years ago; in those books, even the ones on what you may consider the driest subjects, you always get a sense of the author's voice and opinion. Sometimes, it adds quite the spark and amusement. My gut instinct is that AI or ChatGPT had a hand in the writing of this book, and the publisher did not inject enough of his own voice. Good books can be written with the assistance of AI, but the publisher/author needs to be the one at the helm, massaging the words and being sure it doesn't sound like a robot wrote it! Of course, I cannot say that this happened with this book; it is just the way that it comes across. The insights are decent but have a generic feel to them. If you absolutely adore stoicism, you will still probably enjoy this book despite these flaws—so long as the constant mispronunciation of the book's topic doesn't drive you a bit batty, as it did me.