Marcus Aurelius: “But most of all when thou blamest a man as faithless or ungrateful…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

But most of all when thou blamest a man as faithless or ungrateful, turn to thyself.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius offers counsel to turn inward and examine oneself when blaming others for faithlessness or ingratitude.

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Marcus Aurelius: “But most of all when thou blamest a man as faithless or ungrateful, turn to thyself.”