For it is only what belongs to himself that he makes the matter for his activity; and he constantly thinks of that which is allotted to himself out of the sum total of things, and he makes his own acts fair, and he is persuaded that his own portion is good.
Marcus Aurelius describes the wise individual's focus on their own responsibilities and acceptance of their lot in life.
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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.
For he who yields to pain and he who yields to anger, both are wounded and both submit.
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