Discourses · Character
Florus
Roman historian, mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: i of the things which are in our power and not in our power
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Deliberates about participating in Nero's spectacles; receives advice from Agrippinus.
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With Agrippinus (friendship): Agrippinus and Florus are Stoic associates who support each other in philosophical practice and political resilience. In II: How a Man on Every Occasion Can Maintain His Proper Character:…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Assorted historical, mythological, and literary figures
- Stoics under tyranny
- Philosophers and rulers
- Tyrants and tragic kings
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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