Marcus Aurelius wrote extensive personal reflections in his "Meditations". Seneca wrote detailed letters to friends and family discussing philosophy, life, and death. Epictetus discussed death extensively in his Discourses, but sure, they were philosophical teachings rather than personal goodbyes.
They focus on acceptance and equanimity rather than formal farewells.
That said, "control what you can and forget the rest" is indeed stoicism, albeit simplified.
If they've written "many many words over thousands of years" for the merits of their philosophy, they are also perfectly capable to write multi-paragraph goodbye letters. That's the bearing it has on the parents claim. And many did.
Why you felt the need to add your comment, is a more apt question.
What do you mean by this?
Marcus Aurelius wrote extensive personal reflections in his "Meditations". Seneca wrote detailed letters to friends and family discussing philosophy, life, and death. Epictetus discussed death extensively in his Discourses, but sure, they were philosophical teachings rather than personal goodbyes.
They focus on acceptance and equanimity rather than formal farewells.
That said, "control what you can and forget the rest" is indeed stoicism, albeit simplified.
Stoicism is a school of philosophy. There are many many words over thousands of years discussing the practices and virtues.
You've stated a fact that has no bearing on the parents claim. Why?
If they've written "many many words over thousands of years" for the merits of their philosophy, they are also perfectly capable to write multi-paragraph goodbye letters. That's the bearing it has on the parents claim. And many did.
Why you felt the need to add your comment, is a more apt question.
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No, the other ones