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Marcus Aurelius: “If thou art able, correct by teaching those who do wrong; but if thou canst not, remember that indulgence is given to…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
If thou art able, correct by teaching those who do wrong; but if thou canst not, remember that indulgence is given to thee for this purpose.
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Marcus Aurelius

Editor's note · Context

Marcus Aurelius advises on the proper response to others' misdeeds, suggesting either corrective teaching or, if that fails, a compassionate understanding.

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