The Most Stoic Person In Marcus’ Life

<p>Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius’ adopted father and predecessor, was not a Stoic. He didn’t identify as, nor did anyone call him, a philosopher. He left behind no writings. There are no anecdotes of him dropping in on lectures in Greece or studying under some guru.</p><p>And yet, of all the people in Marcus’ life, Antoninus was the most Stoic. He was cool under pressure. He quietly went about his business. He was hard-working, self-sufficient, and never got worked up. He was a beloved leader. His mere presence put other people at ease.<br/><br/></p><p>✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: <a href='https://dailydad.com/'>DailyDad.com</a></p><p>📱 Follow Daily Dad: <a href='https://twitter.com/dailydademail'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dailydad/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://facebook.com/dailydademail'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/DailyDadYT'>YouTube</a>    </p>