On the recordJanuary 1, 175
If any man is able to convince me and show me that I do not think or act right, I will gladly change; for I seek the truth, by which no man was ever injured.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius expresses his commitment to intellectual honesty, stating his willingness to change his mind when presented with truth.
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