On the recordJanuary 1, 175
The man who is honest and good ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander as soon as he comes near him must smell whether he choose or not.
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Marcus Aurelius
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Editor's note · Context
Using a striking analogy, this passage suggests that the presence of an honest and good person should be as undeniably evident as a strong scent.
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