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The basic idea of this philosophy is that if people remember their inescapable deaths, they will lead more sober lives, live in the present, and take advantage of opportunities rather than postpone them ’til tomorrow. Please consult our community rules before making a new comment or post. Memento mori is Latin for: remember you will die. In the interest of creating a safe space to discuss Stoicism, especially for those new to Stoicism, posts and comments that grossly violate reddiquette will be removed.

A summary of central themes in Stoicism.

In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius wrote You could leave life right now. These coins are designed with the intention of carrying them in your pocket, a literal and inescapable reminder that you could leave life right now.

Recommended translations of Marcus Aurelius Daily Stoic is excited to share the Memento Mori medallion.

Memento vivere is the flip side of Memento mori (remember you must. Memento mori literally means 'Remember you must die'.

Recommendations for introductory reading When you’re sick of YOLO and carpe diem, psych yourself up with a new Latin phrase: Remember to live.

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