Marcus Aurelius: “Be not ashamed to be helped; for it is thy business to do thy duty…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

Be not ashamed to be helped; for it is thy business to do thy duty like a soldier in the assault on a town.

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Marcus Aurelius

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In his personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius advises against shame in accepting help, likening one's duty to a soldier's mission.

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Marcus Aurelius: “Be not ashamed to be helped; for it is thy business to do thy duty like a soldier in the assault on a town.”