How To Use Stoicism In A Sentence

Liz smiles professionally and holds Larry, who wheezes and splutters, enduring his hardship with a stoicism that looks exhausting.
Japan has been praised for its stoicism in the face of a national disaster, but have its leaders and their ideals betrayed the people? Times, Sunday Times
He gently points out the practical unfeasibility of Schopenhauer's brand of stoicism.
There is a lot to be said for the manly virtues - courage, stoicism and strength. The Sun
We're experts at turning a noble fiasco into a story about fortitude and stoicism.

Others will display stoicism, and still others would prefer to go fishing.
Michele endured her long illness with stoicism, dignity and determination.
On the one hand she is admired for her courage, political intelligence, and stoicism; on the other hand she is seen as a femme fatale, a seductress, and a symbol of death.
Past generations had much worse to deal with, but showed stoicism, forbearance and fortitude.
Stoicism had first been brought over by Greek teachers as a possible guide, but the Roman, now trained by his extraordinary career in world politics to think in terms of experience, could have but little patience with a metaphysical system that constantly took refuge in a faith in aprioristic logic which had already been successfully challenged by two centuries of skeptics. Vergil
Stoicism indeed seems to fall back into the materialism that I prevailed before Plato and Aristotle; but the ethical dualism which dominated the mood of the Stoic philosophers, did not in the long run tolerate the materialistic physics; it sought and found help in the metaphysical dualism of the Platonists, and at the same time reconciled itself to the popular religion by means of allegorism, that is, it formed a new theology. History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7)
He celebrated the larrikin streak in the Australian soul, the irreverence, the hedonism and physicality and of course the bloody-minded stoicism, obduracy and deviousness.
Inside the mansion, the hostages have displayed gallantry, solidarity and stoicism.
Moving between past and present, writing with self restraint and stoicism, she reveals a history filled with pain.
The United player kept his counsel, winning back public opinion with his stoicism in the face of the insults.
So often one comes across a passage as perfectly cut and honed as that one, uttered with a certain diffidence and yet — as is frequent with perfectionists — the product of much silent labor, reflection, and, I might add, stoicism. The Immortal
Throughout the two world wars and the decades following both of them, the lower classes were widely revered for their courage in battle and their stoicism in peace.
The other, still more influential, was Stoicism.
Its warm sea - an invitation to swim rather than a test of stoicism - its beautiful beaches and its year-round temperate climate seem like a prelapsarian idyll.
I am a recovered hypochondriac, meaning that medical stoicism has become a matter of honor for me. Oh, snap! Crackle and pop
In dauntless courage Collingwood was unquestionably Nelson's equal, but a natural stoicism assisted Collingwood to more balanced judgements.
Has something happened to British stoicism? Times, Sunday Times
Communities of Epicureans sprang up throughout the Hellenistic world; along with Stoicism, it was one of the major philosophical schools competing for people's allegiances.
It was stoicism in the face of adversity, although to be honest they did not have much choice. Times, Sunday Times
And of how often its citizens have drawn on indomitable reserves of courage and stoicism, just to keep calm and carry on. Times, Sunday Times
He dealt with the storm of publicity with huge dignity and stoicism despite the fact that it almost destroyed his career. Times, Sunday Times
That most shoulder this burden with little complaint says much for their courage and stoicism.
But there is this kind of stoicism about the inevitably of not getting a conviction and then they don't pursue cases with great vigour. Times, Sunday Times
But this harrowing story recounts a life endured with stoicism. Times, Sunday Times
There was a time when the term connoted qualities we admire in this country: strength, courage, sense of adventure, stoicism; risk-taking. Times Leader News
That most shoulder this burden with little complaint says much for their courage and stoicism.
The hero will undergo various struggles in which you, the viewer, will be able to vicariously enjoy his stoicism while, of course, undergoing no pain.
In the face of the demands of the state for outward conformity, freedom can only be found by retreating into oneself, by taking refuge in a philosophy such as Stoicism, Epicureanism, or Scepticism.
Yet to quote these entries out of context is to miss Derek's exhilarating sense of courage and stoicism when under the stress of physical and mental impairment.
This isn't exactly despair, or fatalism, or condemnation, or stoicism.
With the stoicism of a sodbuster and the optimism of youth, Tirrel isn't about to bail out. Anxious In Sioux Falls
It takes a certain kind of stoicism to endure such an extreme environment, and to flourish there.
What is required is a steady, unostentatious stoicism, made up out of absolute, cold hatred and contempt for the aggressors, and complete determination that their defeat will be utter and shameful.
Their opinions are full of humour and stoicism - far more nuanced than you might expect. Times, Sunday Times
The climacteric stage of the mere exercise of reason is displayed in Stoicism, an ethical system which aims primarily not at virtue but at happiness, although this theory inculcates that happiness can be attained only through "ataraxia" (inward quietness or peace of mind), while this can only be gained by virtue. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics
We perhaps could have a discussion about the logical leap involved in equating stoicism and naziism, but surely not in this forum. MIND MELD: Books That Hold Special Places in Our Hearts and On Our Shelves
Philosophical miserableness, stoicism, nihilism and spiritual (not pragmatic) scepticism all lead to the view that only the imposition of order will suffice No wonder this the life hating, paranoid Nixonite figure of Gordon Brown appeals to every cowardly pessimistic fibre of the nation. The Pontiff Is In...
As our power of resistance has got exhausted, we have shun our frustration, and learnt the enviable and saintly art of satisfaction, stoicism and endurance.
Modesty, stoicism, self-restraint and resilience: these are endangered virtues, and I want to hymn them.
There is a lot to be said for the manly virtues - courage, stoicism and strength. The Sun
Covers were dragged across courts, umbrellas and hooded capes unfurled, and Britain reminded itself that there is remains one sport – uncomplaining stoicism – at which it is the undisputed world champion. Wimbledon day one: champagne, umbrellas and British hopes dashed
Until her death in 1996, she was still renowned for her wit, her sly gamesmanship in her personal relations, and her stoicism in the face of deadly disease.
She showed great stoicism during her husband's final illness.
There is a lot to be said for the manly virtues - courage, stoicism and strength. The Sun
They reacted to the appalling weather with typical British stoicism.
His stoicism and determination were something to behold. Times, Sunday Times
Having lived under that cloud for so many years, most British travellers will accept the military presence with more stoicism than alarm.
This antithesis found its synthesis in Stoicism, the philosophy of both master and slave… and so on.
His clipped voice and poker-faced appearance point to a rather humourless, intimidating figure, but his weary stoicism and commitment to the truth make him the kind of man you would want on your side when the chips fall.
Every victory was a blessing, every defeat accepted with stoicism.
The British public, and particularly those in London, have been rightly praised for drawing on reserves of stoicism and endurance.
Stoicism is one of three main philosophical schools in Hellenistic period, its cosmogony is distinctive in the whole western age.
Perhaps this partly explains the stoicism and insouciance of those Brits interviewed on the streets, all of whom seemed to know that a certain sang-froid was expected of them.
There is an interesting logic to the six direct passions, which Hume borrowed from a tradition that can be traced to ancient Greek Stoicism.
The men who served with him noted his calmness and humour, his stoicism in the face of danger. Times, Sunday Times
Zeno's writings established Stoicism as a set of ideas articulated into three parts: logic, physics, and ethics.
The deadpan expression he wears in almost every scene might seem like heroic stoicism, but it's also the face of deep denial.
The school of Stoicism was founded by Zeno in the late 4th century.
The founder of Stoicism, Zeno of Citium, developed a systematic and elaborate metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology.
Cancer sufferers may show stoicism, fortitude and nobility. Times, Sunday Times
Marber may or may not be a poker player, but he understands that the competitiveness and stoicism of the card table opens up manifold opportunities for exploring the male psyche.
But a fleeting grimace is soon replaced with the jovial stoicism that runs through the English like rheumatism. Perhaps I shall hire a little boat ......
He deserves immense credit for his stoicism in often very difficult circumstances. The Sun
A woman of unceasing stoicism, just like her mother and grandmother before her. CHAMELEON
This seems to have its source in the rock-like stoicism projected by Cooper onto his native characters who are always ready for the worst that is coming to them.
His deft portrayal of English stoicism and self-parody brings a welcome humour and poignancy to the production.
You sense that the man behind it was a stoical man and stoicism doesn't talk too much.
One, in his treatise on Duties, is probably paraphrased from the Greek of Panaetius, the philosopher who first introduced Stoicism to the Romans, and modified it to suit their temperament, but it is quite clear that Cicero himself entirely endorses the Stoic view. Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero
We're experts at turning a noble fiasco into a story about fortitude and stoicism.
The British traditionally accepted the cost of motoring with stoicism.
But this harrowing story recounts a life endured with stoicism. Times, Sunday Times
Like anyone who has lived through a war, they had lower expectations of happiness and a stoicism and dignity that were all their own. Times, Sunday Times
She endured her long illness with stoicism.
A much more honest assessment comes from an American tourist friend who could not believe the calm and stoicism of ordinary Britons during the attacks.
Recent hurricanes have swept on inexorably, bringing with them a range of responses - fear, alarm, stoicism, fatalism, and self-defence.
His arguments were initially preserved by his students ” including Pythodorus, who wrote up some of them, and Lakydes, his successor as scholarch ” and in the work of his opponents, most notably, the Stoic Chrysippus, whose reformulation of Stoicism was prompted by Arcesilaus 'criticisms of the views of the first generation of Stoics. Arcesilaus
With trademark good-natured stoicism, he flashed a gap-toothed grin, drank a can of Coke, and played bass with a red string around his wrist, a gift from some Tibetan friends who've been chanting for his recovery.
Though these and other developments in logic are interesting in their own right, the Stoic treatment of certain problems about modality and bivalence are more significant for the shape of Stoicism as a whole. Stoicism
His stoicism and bravery are deeply humbling. The Sun
STOICISM: This shit is good for me.
Certainly there have always been many readers who appreciate the so-called historical poems, set in marginal Mediterranean locales and long-dead eras and tart with mondain irony and a certain weary stoicism. 'As Good as Great Poetry Gets'
And yes, there's plenty of that stoicism and quiet heroism around, and it was on display today.
The miners showed dignity and stoicism, as did the families and politicians. The Sun
Habib, who is also lonely, hides his loneliness under stoicism.
They bear the inevitable frustrations of running a 2nd team with long-suffering stoicism, but are unswerving in their insistence on the cultural expectations of the game's social side.
And of how often its citizens have drawn on indomitable reserves of courage and stoicism, just to keep calm and carry on. Times, Sunday Times
There are many personality traits traditionally associated with multi-million selling superstars, but stoicism is not one of them.
Many patients buried their emotions, utterly helpless and dependent as they were, for the sake of peace, maintaining an outer stoicism they did not feel.
The bravery and stoicism of the soldiers can be humbling. Times, Sunday Times
The change from that ingrown concern can come when something outside the self influences the self to rethink (God, Christ in Paul; Reason in Stoicism).
His definition of philosophy as a cognitio artium liberalium, a knowledge of the liberal arts, reveals both the influence of Stoicism and of the medieval educational tradition. Petrus Ramus
You sense that the man behind it was a stoical man and stoicism doesn't talk too much.
She showed great stoicism during her husband's final illness.
The Wyoming refuseniks adapt themselves to these straitened circumstances with a mixture of stoicism, masochism and whimsy, and Proulx follows suit, particularly enjoying fantastical moments.
But this harrowing story recounts a life endured with stoicism. Times, Sunday Times
Gibson, similarly, knows how to do war and violence and mourning and survivor's guilt, stoicism and family life all in a very plain and unironic style.
Though, as often, this fine stoicism has a slight tinge of the press-release, his grateful admirers can only agree.
This essay investigated an important tradition in History of Western thoughts, the Stoicism, especially its ethics.
Her face was the epitome of stoicism, though her eyes were curious and bright with interest.
Past generations had much worse to deal with, but showed stoicism, forbearance and fortitude.
She showed great stoicism during her husband's final illness.
The founder of Stoicism, Zeno of Citium, developed a systematic and elaborate metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology.
The stoicism that was largely a media-political construct is already turning to frustration.
But this harrowing story recounts a life endured with stoicism. Times, Sunday Times
Clearly, endurance here means much more than tightlipped stoicism.
After decades of respectful froideur, the country has fallen madly in love with that unflinching emblem of postwar stoicism, the Queen.
The way you reacted to that was typically British with the stoicism. Times, Sunday Times
With my mother it was always a stoicism without fatalism. Times, Sunday Times
He accepts his responsibilities with a mixture of stoicism, patience and bewilderment.
He almost lost not only his British optimism but his Germanic stoicism.
They have also praised Japanese stoicism in the face of disaster. Times, Sunday Times
His definition of philosophy as a cognitio artium liberalium, a knowledge of the liberal arts, reveals both the influence of Stoicism and of the medieval educational tradition. Petrus Ramus
Storni addresses this woman, upon whom the burden of stoicism sits heavy.
As city after city was blitzed, there was some dismay, a little looting but, overall, a remarkable stoicism and sense of community.
Manager Arsene Wenger has restored the defensive stoicism that characterised Arsenal sides of the past.
This seems to have its source in the rock-like stoicism projected by Cooper onto his native characters who are always ready for the worst that is coming to them.

How To Use Stoicism In A Sentence

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