Italian-American philosopher, professor of philosophy at CUNY, author on Stoicism and philosophy as a way of life.
Stoic ideas, born two thousand years ago, remain relevant because they speak to human nature, which has not changed.
Success, money, fame—all of this is transient. True success is living in accordance with virtue and reason.
Stoicism teaches us to distinguish what we can control from what we cannot. This knowledge gives us peace and strength.
Philosophy is not an abstract exercise. It is a practical tool for living better and more wisely.
In a world of constant change, stoic principles give us an anchor. They remind us that true value lies not in external circumstances but within us.
A good life is not a life without suffering. It is a life lived in accordance with reason and virtue, despite suffering.
A philosopher should not be indifferent to the results of their actions. But they must also accept that the final outcome is not entirely in their hands.