Plain
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

'My heart smiled within me.' 'They will even attack virtue itself with harsh and shameful words.'

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Facing Hardship Doing The Right Thing
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

'My heart smiled within me.' 'They will accuse even virtue herself; with heinous and opprobrious words.'

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Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor

You must be taught before you can write or read. It's even more true with life. You are born a slave to your senses and animal impulses. Without teaching, you have no real knowledge or sound judgment.

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Knowing Yourself Human Nature
Marcus Aurelius — The Emperor Original

In matter of writing or reading thou must needs be taught before thou can do either: much more in matter of life. 'For thou art born a mere slave, to thy senses and brutish affections;' destitute without teaching of all true knowledge and sound reason.

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