https://github.com/janthmueller/stoic-quote-of-the-day

Daily Stoic quotes with GPT-powered interpretations, updated via GitHub scheduled actions.
https://github.com/janthmueller/stoic-quote-of-the-day

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Daily Stoic quotes with GPT-powered interpretations, updated via GitHub scheduled actions.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/janthmueller/stoic-quote-of-the-day
• Owner: janthmueller
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-11-06T19:56:34.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-13T00:32:12.000Z (11 days ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-13T01:28:57.575Z (11 days ago)
• Topics: chatgpt, chatgpt-api, daily, daily-tasks, github-actions, gpt, gpt-4o, openai, openai-api, quote-generator, quotes, scheduled-tasks, stoic, stoicism, workflow-automation
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://stoic-quote.jantmueller.com/
• Size: 3.02 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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Stoic Quote of the Day

Sunday, January 19, 2025



    ""Who is a friend?" his answer was, "A second self (alter ego).""


    — Epictetus





    When Epictetus describes a friend as a "second self," he's highlighting the deep connection and understanding that true friendship entails. Picture a relationship where another person knows you so well that they can anticipate your thoughts, feelings, and needs just as you understand your own. In contemporary life, this reflects the rare bond we might share with a best friend or a close confidant—someone who acts as a mirror to our own soul. They aren't just there for support in joyful times or a shoulder in hardship; they are integral to who we are. Like having an additional layer of insight about yourself, a friend becomes part of your internal dialogue, offering perspective, wisdom, and a shared journey through life's challenges. Imagine confiding in this friend when you face a tough decision, knowing that they will consider what's genuinely best for you, acting out of pure empathy and understanding. This sense of another self—an alter ego—is rooted in a balance of shared values, trust, and authenticity. In a world where digital and superficial connections are commonplace, nurturing such friendships can be both grounding and transformative, allowing us to better navigate our own path with resilience and clarity.