Book Seven
7:14
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: What is badness? It is that which you have often seen.
14. Let there fall externally what will on the parts which can feel the effects of this fall.
For those parts which have felt will complain, if they choose.
But I, unless I think that what has happened is an evil, am not injured.
And it is in my power not to think so.
Book: Meditations
Subtitle: The classic from Marcus Aurelius.
Author: Marcus Aurelius
Chapter: Book Seven
Chapter Subtitle: What is badness? It is that which you have often seen.
Location: Chapter 7, Section 14
Content:
14. Let there fall externally what will on the parts which can feel the effects of this fall.
For those parts which have felt will complain, if they choose.
But I, unless I think that what has happened is an evil, am not injured.
And it is in my power not to think so.