Book Seven
7:24
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.
24. A scowling look is altogether unnatural; when it is often assumed, the result is that all comeliness dies away, and at last is so completely extinguished that it cannot be again lighted up at all.
Try to conclude from this very fact that it is contrary to reason.
For if even the perception of doing wrong shall depart, what reason is there for living any longer?
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 24
Content:
24. A scowling look is altogether unnatural; when it is often assumed, the result is that all comeliness dies away, and at last is so completely extinguished that it cannot be again lighted up at all.
Try to conclude from this very fact that it is contrary to reason.
For if even the perception of doing wrong shall depart, what reason is there for living any longer?