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Marcus Aurelius: Inquire of thyself as soon as thou wakest from sleep whether it will make any difference to thee if another does what is…

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Inquire of thyself as soon as thou wakest from sleep whether it will make any difference to thee if another does what is just and right.
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Marcus Aurelius

Editor's note · Context

Marcus Aurelius suggests a morning self-inquiry to determine if the virtuous actions of others should affect one's own inner peace.

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