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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

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Book Five

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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: In he morning when you rise unwillingly, let this thought be present- I am rising to the work of a human being.

22. That which does no harm to the state, does no harm to the citizen.

In the case of every appearance of harm apply this rule: if the state is not harmed by this, neither am I harmed.

But if the state is harmed, you must not be angry with him who does harm to the state.

Show him where his error is.