In everyday life, stoicism is a powerful philosophy that helps us maintain mental stability. It teaches us how to remain calm by accepting inevitability and maintaining detachment by not showing excessive emotions towards ephemeral matters. Austerity and pragmatism are the core foundations of this philosophy. Maintaining fortitude during the mundanity of daily life and difficult times is extremely important. A sagacious person knows that everything in life is transience, so there is no need to worry excessively about unnecessary things. Through introspection and circumspect thinking, we can control our emotions and reactions. Magnanimity teaches us how to be magnanimous, and perseverance makes our perspective stronger. By following this philosophy, we can remain unperturbed, make decisions while remaining imperturbable even in difficult times, and achieve mental peace by accepting life's dichotomy.
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stoicism
ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm
noun
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A philosophy of accepting what happens without complaining or showing emotion and controlling emotions through wisdom and patience.
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His stoicism helped him remain calm in difficult times. |
resilience, endurance, self-control
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sensitivity, emotionality, impulsiveness
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#3054
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inevitability
ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
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The inevitability of change is a part of life. |
certainty, unavoidability, necessity
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uncertainty, avoidability, improbability
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ephemeral
ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl
adjective
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Lasting for only a short time; temporary.
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The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral. |
transient, short-lived, fleeting
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permanent, lasting, enduring
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detachment
dɪˈtætʃ.mənt
noun
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The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
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Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires. |
disengagement, objectivity, aloofness
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attachment, involvement, engagement
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#3057
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austerity
ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti
noun
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Severe self-discipline and avoidance of indulgence; simplicity and restraint.
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During the economic crisis, the government imposed austerity measures. |
simplicity, frugality, severity
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extravagance, luxury, indulgence
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#3058
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pragmatism
ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm
noun
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A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
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His pragmatism helped the company survive the crisis. |
practicality, realism, sensibility
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idealism, theoretical approach, impracticality
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mundanity
mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
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The mundanity of office life can be exhausting. |
ordinariness, boredom, routine
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excitement, uniqueness, novelty
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fortitude
ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd
noun
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Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength.
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She faced adversity with great fortitude. |
courage, resilience, endurance
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weakness, cowardice, fear
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sagacious
səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
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His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure. |
wise, insightful, perceptive
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foolish, shortsighted, unwise
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transience
ˈtræn.zi.əns
noun
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The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
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The transience of youth makes it more precious. |
impermanence, fleetingness, temporariness
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permanence, stability, endurance
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introspection
ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən
noun
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The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
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Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions. |
reflection, self-examination, contemplation
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extrospection, distraction, negligence
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circumspect
ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt
adjective
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Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances.
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He was circumspect in making financial decisions. |
cautious, prudent, vigilant
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reckless, careless, impulsive
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magnanimity
ˌmæɡ.nəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti
noun
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Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; nobility of spirit.
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His magnanimity in forgiving his enemies was admirable. |
generosity, nobility, kindness
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pettiness, selfishness, meanness
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perseverance
ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns
noun
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams. |
persistence, determination, endurance
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laziness, weakness, giving up
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unperturbed
ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd
adjective
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Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
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She remained unperturbed despite the challenges. |
calm, composed, undisturbed
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anxious, distressed, agitated
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imperturbable
ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl
adjective
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Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
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His imperturbable nature made him a great leader. |
unshakable, steady, serene
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excitable, nervous, agitated
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dichotomy
daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi
noun
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A division or contrast between two things that are opposed or entirely different.
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There is a clear dichotomy between science and religion. |
division, contrast, duality
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unity, similarity, agreement
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