The Sunday Stoic
The Sunday Stoic
Steve and Dan
Can a true Stoic have friends?
12 minutes Posted Aug 2, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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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't what we receive, but what we're willing to give.