Judge every word and deed which are according to nature to be fit for thee; and be not diverted by the blame which follows from any people, nor by their words, but if a thing is good to be done or said, do not consider it unworthy of thee.
Marcus Aurelius advises himself to act in harmony with nature, disregarding the opinions and criticisms of others.
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