The Sunday Stoic

← The Sunday Stoic2 aug · 12 min

Can a true Stoic have friends?

Can a true Stoic have friends?2 aug12 min

<p>What makes a true friend? This week, Marcus Aurelius reminds us that we exist for one another, while Seneca argues that genuine friendship is an act of virtue—not a transaction based on convenience or personal gain. Join us as we explore what it means to become the kind of friend who remains loyal in hardship, gives without expecting a return, and helps strengthen the human hive. After all, the truest test of friendship isn&#39;t what we receive, but what we&#39;re willing to give.</p><p><br></p>