David Jason

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.

English Actor

Ian Watson

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.

British Writer

Tyler Henry

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.

American Entertainer

Frances McDormand

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.

American Actress

Roger Avary

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.

Canadian Producer

Ryan Holiday

Stoicism - and philosophy - are not the domains of idle professors. They are the succor of the successful and the men and women of action.

American Author

David Shields

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.

Stoicism is a philosophy designed for the masses, and if it has to be simplified a bit to reach the masses, so be it.

Colin Wilson

The average man is a conformist, accepting miseries and disasters with the stoicism of a cow standing in the rain.

English Writer

Jill Biden

As a political spouse, I've found that my stoicism often serves me well.

American Educator

Use 'stoicism' to describe someone's calm, unemotional reaction to adversity.

Expressing Calmness

'Stoicism' doesn't mean a person doesn't have emotions, but that they control their expression.

Not Unfeeling

'Stoicism' is often seen as a positive trait in difficult situations.

Admired Quality

Emphasizes accepting life's events without being dominated by desires.

Self-Acceptance

'Stoicism' involves inner discipline and control over one's reactions.

Inner Control

Understand 'stoicism' originates from an ancient Greek philosophy.

Philosophical Roots

Stoicism is not just personal; it's part of a broader ethical philosophy.

Beyond Personal

 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.