Book Twelve
12:22
Book Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.
Book Description: The personal notes of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
This book has influenced many throughout history from students to statesmen. It's an inside look at a brilliant and thoughtful man working on living well.
The emperor and philosopher's thoughts are crucial to understand for any Stoic seeking to do their best in a complex world.
Chapter Subtitle: All those things at which you wish to arrive by a circuitous road, you canst have now, if you dost not refuse them to yourself
22. Consider that everything is opinion, and opinion is in your power.
Take away then, when you choose your opinion, and like a mariner, who has doubled the promontory, you will find calm, everything stable, and a waveless bay.
Book: Meditations
Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.
Author: Marcus Aurelius
Chapter: Book Twelve
Chapter Subtitle: All those things at which you wish to arrive by a circuitous road, you canst have now, if you dost not refuse them to yourself
Location: Chapter 12, Section 22
Content:
22. Consider that everything is opinion, and opinion is in your power.
Take away then, when you choose your opinion, and like a mariner, who has doubled the promontory, you will find calm, everything stable, and a waveless bay.