Book Six
6:26
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: The substance of the universe is obedient and compliant; and the reason which governs it has in itself no cause for doing evil, for it has no malice, nor does it do evil to anything, nor is anything harmed by it.
26. If any man should propose to you the question, how the name Antoninus is written, would you with a straining of the voice utter each letter?
What then if they grow angry, will you be angry too?
Will you not go on with composure and number every letter?
Just so then in this life also remember that every duty is made up of certain parts.
These it is your duty to observe and without being disturbed or showing anger towards those who are angry with you to go on your way and finish that which is set before you
Book: Meditations
Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.
Author: Marcus Aurelius
Chapter: Book Six
Chapter Subtitle: The substance of the universe is obedient and compliant; and the reason which governs it has in itself no cause for doing evil, for it has no malice, nor does it do evil to anything, nor is anything harmed by it.
Location: Chapter 6, Section 26
Content:
26. If any man should propose to you the question, how the name Antoninus is written, would you with a straining of the voice utter each letter?
What then if they grow angry, will you be angry too?
Will you not go on with composure and number every letter?
Just so then in this life also remember that every duty is made up of certain parts.
These it is your duty to observe and without being disturbed or showing anger towards those who are angry with you to go on your way and finish that which is set before you