Marcus Aurelius: “But act even against their will, when the principles of justice lead…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175

But act even against their will, when the principles of justice lead that way.

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Marcus Aurelius

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In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius asserts the importance of acting according to justice, even when it goes against the desires of others.

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Marcus Aurelius: “But act even against their will, when the principles of justice lead that way.”