Philosopher · 334 BC – 262 BC
Zeno of Citium
Little-Known Facts
- Zeno reputedly turned to philosophy after surviving a shipwreck that cost him his cargo, calling it his most prosperous voyage.
- The word 'Stoic' comes from the 'stoa', the porch where he lectured — not from any founder's name.
Myths & Misconceptions
Does being 'stoic' mean suppressing emotion?
Not quite. Stoicism teaches mastering destructive emotions through reason and accepting what we cannot control — not feeling nothing.