On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Neither in writing nor in reading wilt thou be able to lay down rules for others before thou shalt have first learned to obey rules thyself.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “Neither in writing nor in reading wilt thou be able to lay down rules for others before thou shalt have first learned to…”
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From his personal reflections, on the prerequisite of self-discipline and obedience to rules before one can effectively guide or teach others.
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