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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

§ Section 15

Book Nine

9:15

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: He who acts unjustly acts impiously.

15. Things stand outside of us, themselves by themselves, neither knowing aught of themselves, nor expressing any judgement.

What is it, then, which does judge about them?

The ruling faculty.