Reading Misopogon | Alexandria
Read Misopogon by Emperor Julian. Blending Stoic wisdom with scathing satire, the Misopogon icon exposes how cultural friction breeds radical self-reflection. Julian's sardonic takedown of Antioch's values sparked a timeless question: Does mocking our critics reveal their flaws—or our own insecurities? His answer still stings: True leadership means owning our judgments of others.