The Duranno Father School teaches stoic Korean dads how to be more involved and loving parents.

But, in my half century of close acquaintance with Japanese life, I have never thought of the Japanese as stoic.

He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

The Father School is a four day retreat of sorts, designed to transform stoic Korean dads into more loving and involved parents.

During the reign of Nero from 54 to 68, the Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote a number of dialogues and letters on such moral themes as mercy and generosity.

She's a very stoic, hardy person full of joy and excitement for life... She is not without opinions on politics and political types these days... She is, as most of her friends described her, a pistol.

Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, What does this babbler want to say? Others said, He seems to be advocating foreign deities, because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.