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Marcus Aurelius: “Speak both in the senate and to every man, whoever he may be, appropriately, not with any affectation: use plain…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Speak both in the senate and to every man, whoever he may be, appropriately, not with any affectation: use plain discourse.
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Marcus Aurelius

Editor's note · Context

From his personal reflections, this passage offers guidance on honest and straightforward communication in all settings.

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