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Can you explain the philosophy of stoicism?
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Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophical system that emphasizes the development of self-control, resilience, and inner peace. It proposes that we can attain a good life by accepting life’s difficulties with equanimity, adapting our internal state to our external environment. Stoics put focus on virtue and living a purposeful life that is lived on their own terms without negative emotions. They believe in using logic to deconstruct the situations we encounter and to detach from what we cannot control. Through Stoicism, we can gain strength and wisdom from moments of adversity and find our true selves within ourselves.