On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Take away these opinions then, and resolve to dismiss thy judgment about an act as if it were something grievous, and thy anger is gone.
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Marcus Aurelius
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In his personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius advises removing disturbing opinions and judgments to eliminate anger.
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