On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Besides this, he honored those who were true philosophers, and he did not reproach those who pretended to be philosophers, nor yet was he easily led by them.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius notes a person's discerning approach to philosophy, honoring genuine practitioners while not being swayed by pretenders.
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