On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Dost thou wish to be praised by a man who curses himself thrice every hour? wouldst thou wish to please a man who does not please himself?
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Dost thou wish to be praised by a man who curses himself thrice every hour? wouldst thou wish to please a man who does…”
Editor's note · Context
From his personal reflections, this rhetorical question challenges the desire for praise from those who lack self-respect.
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