Plain
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

Whatever happens to you was meant to happen from the beginning of time. The same chain of causes that created you also set in motion everything that would ever happen to you.

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Freedom & Control Facing Hardship
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

Whatsoever it be that happens unto thee, it is that which from all time was appointed unto thee. For by the same coherence of causes, by which thy substance from all eternity was appointed to be, was also whatsoever should happen unto it, destinated and appointed.

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Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

When someone wrongs you, teach them with love and gentleness. Show them their mistake. But if you can't reach them, then blame yourself. Or better yet, don't blame yourself either — if you tried your best.

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Human Nature Doing The Right Thing
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

Him that offends, to teach with love and meek ness, and to show him his error. But if thou canst not, then to blame thyself; or rather not thyself neither, if thy will and endeavours have not been wanting.

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