# How Strange It Is, What People Do

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Podcast: [The What Is Stoicism? Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-what-is-stoicism-podcast-4397831)
Published: 2026-04-01T06:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whatisstoicism.com/podcast
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## Resource

This episode looks at how Stoicism handles insults without turning us into “unfeeling statues.” Epictetus suggests taking a cue from a stone: insults only work if we grant them importance. When we pause and refuse that inner assent, the words lose their grip. 👇 👇 👇 📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO CONTENT Check out one of my latest daily Micro Morning Meditations here on Substack: ☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: To Live Without Error is Impossible https://whatisstoicism.substack.com/p/micro-morning-meditation-to-live-126 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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