Book Seven
7:26
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: What is badness? It is that which you have often seen.
26. When a man has done you any wrong, immediately consider with what opinion about good or evil he has done wrong.
For when you have seen this, you will pity him, and will neither wonder nor be angry.
For either you yourself think the same thing to be good that he does or another thing of the same kind.
It is your duty then to pardon him.
But if you do not think such things to be good or evil, you will more readily be well disposed to him who is in error.
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 26
Content:
26. When a man has done you any wrong, immediately consider with what opinion about good or evil he has done wrong.
For when you have seen this, you will pity him, and will neither wonder nor be angry.
For either you yourself think the same thing to be good that he does or another thing of the same kind.
It is your duty then to pardon him.
But if you do not think such things to be good or evil, you will more readily be well disposed to him who is in error.