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Approval and Criticism

 What others think of me seem to be the most prominent thought running in most of us - Approval and Criticism

pg.185: The Practicing Stoic - Ward Farnsworth

Stoics instead suggest this : "Instead of chasing the mob's opinion, develop a greater respect for one's own opinions -

and practice valuing things for what they are

rather than what anyone else thinks about them

According to stoics, others opinions are Externals

both approval and criticism - we cant control - 

According to Stoic Principle - Dont worry about things outside your control

What you can control is your deeds - determined by your Reason

Always work according to Reason - not according to Pattern

"I have never worked to satisfy the crowd; for what I know they do not approve; and what they approve, I do not know" Seneca

"As an Orator, write a good speech, commit to memory, and deliver well - what else do you expect? Praise by audience? Avoidance of blame? Do you know what they truly involve? 

Epictetus : Discourses: 2.65


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