Book Seven
7:5
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.
5. Is my understanding sufficient for this or not?
If it is sufficient, I use it for the work as an instrument given by the universal nature.
But if it is not sufficient, then either I retire from the work and give way to him who is able to do it better, unless there be some reason why I ought not to do so; or I do it as well as I can, taking to help me the man who with the aid of my ruling principle can do what is now fit and useful for the general good.
For whatsoever either by myself or with another I can do, ought to be directed to this only, to that which is useful and well suited to society.
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 5
Content:
5. Is my understanding sufficient for this or not?
If it is sufficient, I use it for the work as an instrument given by the universal nature.
But if it is not sufficient, then either I retire from the work and give way to him who is able to do it better, unless there be some reason why I ought not to do so; or I do it as well as I can, taking to help me the man who with the aid of my ruling principle can do what is now fit and useful for the general good.
For whatsoever either by myself or with another I can do, ought to be directed to this only, to that which is useful and well suited to society.