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Marcus Aurelius

I feel overwhelmed by things I can't control.

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength. Focus not on what happens, but on how you respond.

Why “Sagius”?

It comes from the Latin sagax — keen, discerning, wise — the same root as sagacious and as sage, the wise one. Its classical -ius ending echoes the very thinkers this app was built around: Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca. Sagius means “of the sage” — the same philosophy, the same living wisdom, under a name worthy of them.

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I feel overwhelmed by things I can't control.

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Marcus Aurelius

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength. Focus not on what happens, but on how you respond.

But what if the situation truly is impossible?

The obstacle is the way. What impedes action, advances action. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting.

Find Your Philosophy

Whatever you're going through, someone thought about it first.

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Marcus Aurelius

Learn to separate what you control from what you don't. Find peace through reason.

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Excellence is a habit, not a gift. Discover the path to your best self.

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Seneca

Loss is universal. Find words that have comforted people for 2,000 years.

Questioning everything?

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Socrates

The unexamined life is not worth living. Embrace the questions.

Or describe what you're going through to the AI — it will find the right philosophical framework for you.

The Thinkers

Stand on 2,000 years of thinking.

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Socrates

470–399 BC

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

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Plato

428–348 BC

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

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Aristotle

384–322 BC

Excellence is never an accident.

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Marcus Aurelius

121–180 AD

You have power over your mind, not outside events.

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Friedrich Nietzsche

1844–1900

Without music, life would be a mistake.

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Seneca

4 BC–65 AD

He who is everywhere is nowhere.

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Immanuel Kant

1724–1804

Act only according to that maxim you can will to be universal law.

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Albert Camus

1913–1960

One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

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Simone de Beauvoir

1908–1986

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

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Confucius

551–479 BC

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sagius free, and where can I download it?
Sagius is free to download on the App Store (iPhone & iPad) and on Google Play (Android), and every account starts with 10 free AI credits — no card required.
What is Stoicism, and who were the Stoics?
Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy of living well through reason, virtue, and accepting what you cannot control. Its best-known voices are Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. Sagius brings their daily wisdom to your phone — and lets you chat with them directly. The app is available in 5 languages: English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.
How many quotes are in the app?
Sagius contains over 6,631 curated quotes from more than 139 philosophers and thinkers, spanning from Ancient Greece to the present day. All quotes are available in 5 languages.
Is Sagius available on Android?
Yes — Sagius is available now on Google Play, free to download for Android phones and tablets. Tap ‘Get it on Google Play’ above, or search ‘Sagius’ in the Play Store.
Which philosophers can I chat with?
You can chat with Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Socrates, Nietzsche, and more of history's greatest thinkers. Describe what you're going through — a tough decision, a loss, a moment of self-doubt — and receive a response shaped by that philosopher's actual ideas and worldview, whether you want Stoic calm or a sharper challenge. Every account starts with 10 free credits, and you can buy more anytime.
What's included for free?
Every account gets 10 free credits, access to all 6,631+ quotes, 5 languages, daily notifications, saving favourite quotes, unlimited custom collections, full philosopher profiles, and meditation music sessions — everything you need to build a daily philosophy practice.
How do credits work?
Each AI philosopher chat costs 1 credit. For quote explanations, 1 credit unlocks 10 different perspectives on the same quote — swipe to see them all at no extra cost. Every new account gets 10 free credits. When you need more, choose from five credit packs (30 to 1,000 credits) — current prices are shown in the app. Purchased credits never expire.
Do credits expire?
No. Both free credits and purchased credits never expire. Use them whenever you like, at your own pace.
Does Sagius work offline, and on both iPhone and Android?
Quotes and your favorites are cached locally, so you can read your daily Stoic wisdom without an internet connection — AI philosopher chat and cross-device sync need connectivity. Sagius is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
How do I contact support?
You can reach us at contact@sagius.app. We typically respond within 24–48 hours.