The Virtue That Makes All The Others Worth Having
The Daily Stoic
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🗓️ 22 June 2025
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” - Mark Twain
In this powerful talk, Ryan explains why justice is the true measure of leadership. This is a call to do the right thing, not because it's easy or profitable, but because it’s the only thing that truly lasts.
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