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"'Tis pity—
That wishing well had not a body in it
Which might be felt: that we, the poorer born,
Whose baser stars do shut us up in wishes,
Might with effects of them follow our friends
And show what we alone must think; which never
Returns us thanks."
"All's Well that ends Well," Act i. sc. 1.Stoicism teaches the development of self-control as a means of overcoming destructive emotions; the philosophy holds that becoming a clear and unbiased thinker allows one to understand the universal reason (logos).
The four virtues of Stoicism were: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Wisdom involves practical wisdom, distinguishing between good, bad, and indifferent things, and making sound judgments.
Courage is about remaining strong and in control of emotions, accepting fear, and pushing through with endurance and resilience.
Temperance is about acting with restraint, self-control, and discipline, regulating emotions and controlling bad habits.
Justice is about doing what is right and fair, standing up for oneself and others, and treating people with dignity and respect.
