Stoicism
noun
The ability to stay calm and not show feelings or emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
She endured the pain with remarkable stoicism.
Often appears as...
- show stoicism
- remarkable stoicism
noun
A way of thinking and behaving that is based on accepting what must be and not allowing yourself to be controlled by feelings or wants.
His stoicism helped him through tough times.
Often appears as...
- embrace stoicism
- practising stoicism
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Approving
Academic
noun
A school of philosophy in ancient Greece which taught the virtue of being self-controlled and indifferent to external circumstances.
The stoicism of the ancient Greek philosophers inspired many.
Often appears as...
- ancient stoicism
- philosophy of stoicism
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Academic
noun
The ability to stay calm and not show feelings or emotions, especially in a difficult situation.
She endured the pain with remarkable stoicism.
Often appears as...
- show stoicism
- remarkable stoicism
noun
A way of thinking and behaving that is based on accepting what must be and not allowing yourself to be controlled by feelings or wants.
His stoicism helped him through tough times.
Often appears as...
- embrace stoicism
- practising stoicism
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
noun
A school of philosophy in ancient Greece which taught the virtue of being self-controlled and indifferent to external circumstances.
The stoicism of the ancient Greek philosophers inspired many.
Often appears as...
- ancient stoicism
- philosophy of stoicism
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Calmness
Use 'stoicism' to describe someone's calm, unemotional reaction to adversity.
Despite the criticism, she responded with stoicism.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Unfeeling
'Stoicism' doesn't mean a person doesn't have emotions, but that they control their expression.
He showed stoicism during the breakup, but he was sad.
Pro Tip 3/3Admired Quality
'Stoicism' is often seen as a positive trait in difficult situations.
Her stoicism during the disaster earned her respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Calmness
Use 'stoicism' to describe someone's calm, unemotional reaction to adversity.
Despite the criticism, she responded with stoicism.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Unfeeling
'Stoicism' doesn't mean a person doesn't have emotions, but that they control their expression.
He showed stoicism during the breakup, but he was sad.
Pro Tip 3/3Admired Quality
'Stoicism' is often seen as a positive trait in difficult situations.
Her stoicism during the disaster earned her respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Calmness
Use 'stoicism' to describe someone's calm, unemotional reaction to adversity.
Despite the criticism, she responded with stoicism.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Unfeeling
'Stoicism' doesn't mean a person doesn't have emotions, but that they control their expression.
He showed stoicism during the breakup, but he was sad.
Pro Tip 3/3Admired Quality
'Stoicism' is often seen as a positive trait in difficult situations.
Her stoicism during the disaster earned her respect.
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And the tool I've found which has proven to be the most reliable safety net for emotional free fall is actually the same tool that has helped me to make my best business decisions. But that is secondary. And it is ... stoicism. That sounds boring.
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And the tool I've found which has proven to be the most reliable safety net for emotional free fall is actually the same tool that has helped me to make my best business decisions. But that is secondary. And it is ... stoicism. That sounds boring.
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David Jason
English Actor
My parents, Arthur and Olwen, were honest, working-class people who raised my brother Arthur, sister June, and me with the values of that era - patriotism, stoicism, honesty, concern for your neighbours, and judging a man by what he did rather than what he had.
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Ian Watson
British Writer
I think it's safe to say that 'manliness' was a common theme in my upbringing. It was an assumed status, but - and here's the important bit - it was the Rudyard Kipling kind. The emphasis was on gentlemanly conduct, sportsmanship, fairness and stoicism.
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Tyler Henry
American Entertainer
I think sometimes people expect people to burst into tears. But, I think sometimes emotion, as I've seen, shock, can have a lot of different manifestations. Sometimes it's tears and sometimes it's just complete stoicism.
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Frances McDormand
American Actress
I've made a professional reputation playing working-class, middle-class, American women. There's a real sense of stoicism and pragmatism and strength and lyricism of a woman like that.
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Roger Avary
Canadian Producer
The basic philosophy of stoicism is that you have nothing real external to your own consciousness, that the only thing real is in fact your consciousness.
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Ryan Holiday
American Author
Stoicism - and philosophy - are not the domains of idle professors. They are the succor of the successful and the men and women of action.
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David Shields
American Author
Stoicism is of no use to me whatsoever. What I'm a big believer in is talking about everything until you're blue in the face.
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Ryan Holiday
American Author
Stoicism is a philosophy designed for the masses, and if it has to be simplified a bit to reach the masses, so be it.
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Colin Wilson
English Writer
The average man is a conformist, accepting miseries and disasters with the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain.
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Jill Biden
American Educator
As a political spouse, I've found that my stoicism often serves me well.
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David Jason
English Actor
My parents, Arthur and Olwen, were honest, working-class people who raised my brother Arthur, sister June, and me with the values of that era - patriotism, stoicism, honesty, concern for your neighbours, and judging a man by what he did rather than what he had.
Quote examples
Ian Watson
British Writer
I think it's safe to say that 'manliness' was a common theme in my upbringing. It was an assumed status, but - and here's the important bit - it was the Rudyard Kipling kind. The emphasis was on gentlemanly conduct, sportsmanship, fairness and stoicism.
Quote examples
Tyler Henry
American Entertainer
I think sometimes people expect people to burst into tears. But, I think sometimes emotion, as I've seen, shock, can have a lot of different manifestations. Sometimes it's tears and sometimes it's just complete stoicism.
Quote examples
Frances McDormand
American Actress
I've made a professional reputation playing working-class, middle-class, American women. There's a real sense of stoicism and pragmatism and strength and lyricism of a woman like that.
Quote examples
Roger Avary
Canadian Producer
The basic philosophy of stoicism is that you have nothing real external to your own consciousness, that the only thing real is in fact your consciousness.
Quote examples
Ryan Holiday
American Author
Stoicism - and philosophy - are not the domains of idle professors. They are the succor of the successful and the men and women of action.
Quote examples
David Shields
American Author
Stoicism is of no use to me whatsoever. What I'm a big believer in is talking about everything until you're blue in the face.
Quote examples
Ryan Holiday
American Author
Stoicism is a philosophy designed for the masses, and if it has to be simplified a bit to reach the masses, so be it.
Quote examples
Colin Wilson
English Writer
The average man is a conformist, accepting miseries and disasters with the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain.
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Jill Biden
American Educator
As a political spouse, I've found that my stoicism often serves me well.
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