Letters from a Stoic by Senecaby Parker on TwosIt is man‟s duty to live in conformity with the divine will, and this means, firstly, bringing his life into line with 'nature's laws', and secondly, resigning himself completely and uncomplainingly to whatever fate may send himLiving 'in accordance with nature' means not only questioning convention and training ourselves to do without all except the necessities (plain food, water, basic clothing and shelter) but developing the inborn gift of reason which marks us off as different from the animal worldThere's nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it soThe 'supreme ideal' is a combination of four qualities: wisdom (or moral insight), courage, self-control, and justice (or upright dealing). It enables a man to be 'self-sufficient', immune to suffering, superior to the wounds and upsets of lifeWhat we say should be of use, not just entertaining