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Marcus Aurelius: “Teach them then, and show them without being angry.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 175
Teach them then, and show them without being angry.
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Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius instructs on the proper way to guide others who are mistaken, emphasizing calm instruction over anger.

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