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Stoicism
01
an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason
02
the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint
Example
By learning to distinguish between what is and isn't within our control, stoicism provides tools for inner peace.
The soldiers displayed amazing stoicism in battling through their injuries without complaint even as the enemy forces advanced.
Jack admired the masculine resilience and stoicism of the soldiers as they faced adversity on the battlefield.
It takes great stoicism to work as an emergency room nurse, remaining calm and competent while witnessing extreme human suffering on a daily basis.
Faced with the devastating news, she reacted with stoicism, holding back tears and asking the doctor practical questions about treatment options.
