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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