Book Four
4:26
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: That which rules within, when it is according to nature, is so affected with respect to the events which happen, that it always easily adapts itself to that which is and is presented to it.
26. Have you seen those things?
Look also at these.
Do not disturb yourself Make yourself all simplicity.
Does any one do wrong?
It is to himself that he does the wrong.
Has anything happened to you?
Well; out of the universe from the beginning everything which happens has been apportioned and spun out to you In a word, your life is short.
You must turn to profit the present by the aid of reason and justice.
Be sober in your relaxation.
Book: Meditations
Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.
Author: Marcus Aurelius
Chapter: Book Four
Chapter Subtitle: That which rules within, when it is according to nature, is so affected with respect to the events which happen, that it always easily adapts itself to that which is and is presented to it.
Location: Chapter 4, Section 26
Content:
26. Have you seen those things?
Look also at these.
Do not disturb yourself Make yourself all simplicity.
Does any one do wrong?
It is to himself that he does the wrong.
Has anything happened to you?
Well; out of the universe from the beginning everything which happens has been apportioned and spun out to you In a word, your life is short.
You must turn to profit the present by the aid of reason and justice.
Be sober in your relaxation.