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The Prayer of Aeschylus

Stoic Virtue

The Prayer of Aeschylus

Foster self-discipline through praise

Stoic Virtue

Use Stoic and Hellenic teachings to stay strong, wise, and calm, learning to control what you can, accept what you can’t, and always act with honor.

1 min practice1 min practice
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Aeschylus' words carry the weight of wisdom. Reflect on his prayer, and seek its truth in your own life:

"Bestow, O God, this grace on us, that in the school of suffering we should learn self-conquest, and through sorrow, even if it be against our will, learn self-control."