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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

§ Section 60

Book Seven

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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.

60. The body ought to be compact, and to show no irregularity either in motion or attitude.

For what the mind shows in the face by maintaining in it the expression of intelligence and propriety, that ought to be required also in the whole body.

But all of these things should be observed without affectation.