On the recordJanuary 1, 175
But act even against their will, when the principles of justice lead that way.
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Marcus Aurelius
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gutenberg.orgMarcus Aurelius: “But act even against their will, when the principles of justice lead that way.”
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In his private journal, Marcus Aurelius asserts the importance of acting according to justice, even when it goes against the desires of others.
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