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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

§ Section 25

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.

25. Does another do me wrong?

Let him look to it.

He has his own disposition, his own activity.

I now have what the universal nature wills me to have; and I do what my nature now wills me to do.