On the recordJanuary 1, 175
It is thy duty to leave another man's wrongful act there where it is (vii. 29; ix. 38).
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “It is thy duty to leave another man's wrongful act there where it is (vii. 29; ix. 38).”
Editor's note · Context
In his personal reflections, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the importance of not dwelling on the wrongs of others.
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