ZENO - THE SEARCH

<BODY> <CENTER><FONT SIZE=5><B><FONT SIZE=6>ZENO</FONT><BR> THE STOIC</B></FONT></CENTER><P> <FONT SIZE=4><B>Search for Truth</B></FONT><P> <FONT SIZE=4><B>THE WAY OF TEMPERANCE</B></FONT><BR> The fundamental outlook of stoicism is outlined in a letter from Zeno to the Macedonian king, Antigonus: <BLOCKQUOTE>"Those who have yearned for philosophy turn away from much-vaunted pleasure which renders effeminate the souls of some of the young. Such men will know that not by nature only, but also by the bent of his will, is a man inclined to nobility of character. But if a noble nature be aided by moderate exercise and further receive ungrudging instruction, it easily comes to acquire virtue in perfection."<P> (Diogenes Laertius VII.8)</BLOCKQUOTE> <FONT SIZE=4><B>HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY BODY</B></FONT><BR> This is a philosophy which promotes manly virtue. Brotherhood and friendship are highly valued. Unreasoning passions and emotions are diseases of the soul resulting in infirmity. To attain virtue requires effort and understanding, an understanding which is enhanced by acceptance of good counsel from others. The healthy soul should be housed in a healthy body. It is possible, by these means for man to achieve perfection. <BR clear=left><BR> <HR width=100%> <A HREF="http://www.creatorix.com.au"><IMG SRC="../creatorix.gif" WIDTH="85" HEIGHT="40" BORDER="0" ALT="Creatorix" align=right></A> </BODY>