Zeno of Citium

Stoic Philosopher & Founder of Stoicism

334 BC — 262 BC

The Stoic Founder. Founder of the Stoic school and architect of its core ethical vision. Master of virtue, self-command, and living in agreement with nature.

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“The reason why we have two ears and only one mouth is that we may listen more and talk less.”

― Zeno of CitiumLives of Eminent Philosophers (Book VII, Section 23)

“Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.”

― Zeno of CitiumLives of Eminent Philosophers (Book VII, Section 26)

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