Plain
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

Look closely at their minds and thoughts. See what kind of people they really are — these people whose judgment you fear. Look at what they think of themselves.

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Calm Your Mind Human Nature
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

Sift their minds and understandings, and behold what men they be, whom thou dost stand in fear of what they shall judge of thee, what they themselves judge of themselves.

Meditations, Book 9, Section 16 Book 9 · 23 of 60
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

When a stone is thrown up and falls back down, the fall doesn't hurt it. And when it rises up, that doesn't help it either.

Meditations, Book 9, Section 15 Book 9 · 22 of 60
Freedom & Control Calm Your Mind
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

To the stone that is cast up, when it comes down it is no hurt unto it; as neither benefit, when it doth ascend.

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