On the recordJanuary 1, 175
But thou must equally avoid nattering men and being vexed at them, for both are unsocial and lead to harm.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “But thou must equally avoid nattering men and being vexed at them, for both are unsocial and lead to harm.”
Editor's note · Context
In his personal writings, Marcus Aurelius warns against both flattery and vexation towards others, identifying both as unsocial and harmful.
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